We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our clients team in the Brampton area.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounts Receivable Clerk will support the day-to-day AR operations. This temporary 6-month contract role requires someone with prior AR experience who can quickly integrate into the team. The incumbent will be responsible for communicating with internal and external customers, responding to inquiries, resolving outstanding issues, and performing clerical duties related to the accounts receivable function, including timely and accurate application of customer payments.
Responsibilities
- Answer customer inquiries by phone and email regarding account balances, invoices, and payments
- Process customer credit card payments and apply payments accurately to customer accounts and invoices
- Receive, process, and prepare customer cheque payments for deposit
- Maintain accurate customer account records and perform account reconciliations as required
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and customer account issues
- Assist with order releases in accordance with company credit policies
- Support month-end activities, audit requests, and other accounts receivable functions as needed
- Perform other administrative and departmental duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years Accounts Receivables experience
- Experience processing and applying credit card payments, cheque deposits, and handling customer inquiries
- Strong communication skills and the ability to quickly adapt to the client's systems and processes are essential
- Strong aptitude for math
- Demonstrated tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult customer situations.
- Strong customer service mindset when interacting with both internal and external customers
- Effective organization, time management, and ability to manage competing deadlines
- High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail and proficiency in data entry
- Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Payrate: $24/hr.
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brampton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please state your status in Canada, Work Permit, PR or Citizen?
Education:
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 3 years (required)
- ERP Systems: 3 years (required)
- Processing & applying credit card payments & cheque deposits: 3 years (required)
- Handling customer inquiries: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
