Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Impact Recruitment; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

3 weeks vacation

RRSP employer matching

Professional development

Job summary

Impact Recruitment partners with a well-established organization to recruit a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist. The role leads AR processes, supports cash flow management, and delivers accurate reporting while driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in AR, strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and a track record of cross-department collaboration. This on-site opportunity offers growth within a structured finance team in the Metro Vancouver area.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a related finance role.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AR processes, reconciliations, aging analysis, and cash application.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial software.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and prepare reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Experience working in a complex or multi-location environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding balances, review aging reports, and support effective collection strategies.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies, billing issues, and payment inquiries.
• Support month-end activities through account reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within AR operations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure alignment between AR reporting and accounting records.
• Provide insights into collection trends, account risks, and opportunities to improve working capital.
• Manage customer relationships while maintaining strong collection practices and service standards.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Act as a point of contact for complex AR matters and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve timely resolutions.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Cash Application

Reconciliations

Aging Analysis

ERP Systems

Excel

Communication

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Multi-location exposure

Education

Accounting Degree

Tools

ERP Software

Financial Software

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established organization to hire a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AR professional to take ownership of key accounts receivable processes while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency. Working closely with finance and internal stakeholders, the Accounts Receivable Specialist plays an important role in supporting cash flow management, accurate reporting, and the continued success of the organization.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organization known for its collaborative culture, commitment to operational excellence, and focus on continuous improvement. They provide a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, improve processes, and make a meaningful impact within the business. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a talented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team.

About The Position

• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding balances, review aging reports, and support effective collection strategies.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies, billing issues, and payment inquiries.
• Support month-end activities through account reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within AR operations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure alignment between AR reporting and accounting records.
• Provide insights into collection trends, account risks, and opportunities to improve working capital.
• Manage customer relationships while maintaining strong collection practices and service standards.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Act as a point of contact for complex AR matters and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve timely resolutions.

The Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a related finance role.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AR processes, reconciliations, aging analysis, and cash application.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial software.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and prepare reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Experience working in a complex or multi-location environment is considered an asset.

Compensation

• Annual salary range: $70,000 - $85,000.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Competitive benefits package.
• 3 weeks' vacation.
• Retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Professional development.