Varius Management Inc Looking for Accounts Receivable/Collections Clerk at Mississauga, ON Full Time

Our client’s integrity lies with the support and talent of its accounting team. They are looking for a detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 3 years Account Receivable and Collection experience who will take full ownership of the A/R & Collection position at their medium size Tier One automotive company. This position will be responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely posting of accounts receivable invoice, payments, and collections.

Competitive Wage

Benefits

Pension Enrollment after 2 years

Located at Hwy 410/Derry Road

Full Time

What will you do?

• Perform the day to day processing of financial transactions to ensure that Acadian Group of Companies finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services
• Collaborate with the Controller to maintain collection goals and general A/R performance levels.
• Complete credit analysis and review of new clients. Determine credit limits and annual review of major client accounts.
• Maintain accurate aging report
• Post and reconcile invoices and customer payments to general ledgers.
• Receive and enter current or past cash receipts, whether by cash, cheque, credit, and other forms of payment.
• Review all credit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and apply adjustments and/or corrections to corporate billing records.
• Maintain documentation for credit applications
• Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its customers.
• Form collection strategies to mitigate customer objections to making timely A/R payments.
• Investigate collection problems and advise customers on corporate A/R policies and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied payment transactions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of general accounting principles and practices and the basic application and use of concepts, theories, and terminology of accounting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules and regulations and systems of internal control
• Assists in other duties as needed and directed.

What do you need to be successful?

1. Minimum of 3 years direct experience in an A/R capacity

2. Experience and proficient in Microsoft Office and with Microsoft NAV

3. Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records

4. Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, credit practices and collections

5. Able to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations

6. Strong diplomatic, negotiation, conflict resolution skills in order to handle late payments and delinquent accounts

7. Fluent in English, written, read and verbal

8. Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy with the insight to coordinate priorities efficiently

9. Highly organized, ability to multi-task

10. Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills

11. Productive and efficient in planning and executing work

12. Able to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations.

13. Works well in a fast-paced environment

14. Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.

15. Ability to work independently and contribute to accounting team objectives and workload.

Challenges

1. Fast Paced

2. Tight Deadlines

3. Consistency and accuracy

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounts receivable: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location