Step into an Accounts Receivable Clerk role where you will support a variety of accounting and administrative functions related to accounts receivable. In this position, you will be responsible for customer invoicing, preparing journal entries, processing collections activities, and generating customer statements. Working as part of the accounting team, you will also provide support to other departmental functions as required, contributing to the efficient and accurate management of financial operations.
WHY WORK WITH THIS COMPANY?
Join an established organization that serves communities across multiple regions and focuses on providing products and services that support everyday household and lifestyle needs. Employees work within a collaborative culture centered on customer commitment, respect, inclusivity, trust, and professional development. The organization values teamwork, passion, leadership, and an enterprising approach to work while fostering an inclusive environment for employees from diverse backgrounds. In addition to a competitive salary, employees have opportunities to learn, develop, and advance within the organization.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
*Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and within established timelines.
*Prepare and process journal entries and vouchers related to customer invoices, payments, and account adjustments.
*Record, reconcile, and apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
*Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up with customers regarding outstanding or overdue payments.
*Prepare and issue customer statements summarizing account activity, outstanding balances, and payments received.
*Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date customer account records and documentation.
*Provide additional administrative and accounting support as required and perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
*Minimum of one year of experience in an accounting, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or related administrative role.
*Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is considered an asset.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
*Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in data entry, recordkeeping, and financial transactions.
*Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
*Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and basic accounting practices.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to provide excellent customer service.
*Experience using PeopleSoft or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is considered an asset.
*Ability to interpret, apply, and adhere to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
*Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
