Accounts Receivable Clerk

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team. This position will play a critical role in managing customer accounts, maintaining healthy cash flow, and ensuring accurate and timely collections in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong AR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with customers while effectively managing collections and account reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle for a high-volume portfolio of customer accounts.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices and statements accurately and on time.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue accounts.
• Perform collections activities through phone, email, and customer correspondence.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, short payments, deductions, and billing issues.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate account records.
• Process cash applications, wire transfers, EFTs, and other customer payments.
• Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Accounting teams to resolve customer concerns.
• Monitor customer credit limits and escalate potential credit risks when necessary.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, AR reporting, and audit requests.
• Prepare aging analyses and provide updates to management regarding outstanding receivables.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to billing, collections, and cash application processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience, preferably within a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of AR processes, collections, cash application, and account reconciliations.
• Experience managing large customer portfolios and high transaction volumes.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience working with major retail, distribution, or manufacturing customers.
• Knowledge of credit management and deduction resolution.
• Experience with EDI invoicing and customer portals is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• RRSP program.
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

If you are an organized and proactive Accounts Receivable professional looking to join a reputable manufacturing organization, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

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