Job Description

Robert Half has partnered with a successful firm in finding an experienced Accounts Receivable (A/R) detail oriented to join their growing team. To succeed in this role, you will enter, post and reconcile batches, research and resolve customer A/R issues, prepare aging report, place billing and collection calls, maintain cash receipts journal, update, and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L. If you are looking for a company that offers great career growth potential and an impressive benefits package, this could be a great match for you. This is a great Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Mississauga, Ontario area.
Your responsibilities in this role
- Perform a variety of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks
- Help resolve payment issues by contacting clients, assist in setting up payment plans
- Confirm documents and codes
- Offer information to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
- Sort out payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
- Locate delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, phone contact, written correspondence, and make arrangements for payment
- Settle bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a variety of ledgers
- Be an ambassador of the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Requirements

- Analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy

- Be detailed, flexible, and organized

- Solid understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR)

- Microsoft Excel experience preferred

- Proficient in ERP systems

- AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field desired

- 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable

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