AR Collections Specialist

Recruiting in Motion; Aurora; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting in Motion is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a 6-month maternity leave contract in Ontario. The role supports Canadian and U.S. operations, handling payments, invoicing, credits, and reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow up on outstanding balances, process credits, maintain AR records, and collaborate with the AR Supervisor and finance team. The ideal candidate has 2+ years AR experience, strong Excel skills, and detail-oriented, customer-focused

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, or credit/collections experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable communicating with customers and following up on outstanding balances.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good Excel and general accounting software skills.
• Previous experience in consumer products, distribution, or retail is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including payments, collections, invoices, credits, and account reconciliations.
• Follow up with customers on outstanding balances and assist with collections.
• Assist with customer account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Process customer credits and assist with return/credit requests.
• Assist with invoicing and related AR tasks as required.
• Maintain accurate AR records, documentation, and supporting schedules.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Credit/collections

Customer communication

Excel

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About Opportunity

Our client, a rapidly growing organization in the consumer goods sector, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team on a 6-month maternity leave contract. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of collections, credit approvals, and customer payment applications, supporting both Canadian and U.S. operations. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys managing a variety of customer relationships, and brings strong communication and organizational skills.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with day‑to‑day accounts receivable activities, including payments, collections, invoices, credits, and account reconciliations.
• Follow up with customers on outstanding balances and assist with collections.
• Assist with customer account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Process customer credits and assist with return/credit requests.
• Assist with invoicing and related AR tasks as required.
• Maintain accurate AR records, documentation, and supporting schedules.
• Work closely with the AR Supervisor and other members of the finance team to resolve customer account issues.
• Provide general administrative and reporting support to the AR function as needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, or credit/collections experience.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Comfortable communicating with customers and following up on outstanding balances.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good Excel and general accounting software skills.
• Previous experience in consumer products, distribution, or retail is an asset.
• A positive, team‑oriented approach and willingness to learn.

Up to 51K to earn for this role

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.