Descrição
Position Title:
Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk - 14 month contract with potential for full time
Reporting to:
Director of Finance
Position Summary:
The Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk is directly responsible for performing data entry and related duties in posting accounts receivable/payable batches. This includes maintaining ledgers, credit balances, and resolving account irregularities. The A/R A/P Clerk will also administer claims, refunds, adjustments, and any other accounting transactions related to A/R A/P management. This position involves diplomatic interaction with customers and vendors to provide billing information and support in order to facilitate swift payment of invoices due to the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance to maintain collection goals and general A/R/AP performance levels.
- Communicate with internal/external representatives and accounting/tax professionals as necessary to complete job duties.
- Receive and fill out receipts for third party payments, whether by cash, check, credit, and other forms of payment.
- Post and reconcile customer payments to general ledgers.
- Post A/R/A/P data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, and other documentation.
- Balance daily A/R/AP batches; prepare and distribute income reports and statistics to key personnel.
- 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.
- Make arrangements for payment of outstanding and late accounts; escalate transfer to Delinquent Accounts or outside collection agency as necessary.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions.
You bring the following qualifications:
- Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and/or 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination.
- 2+ years direct experience in an A/R A/P capacity.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- Strong knowledge of collection regulations and fair credit practices.
- Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.
- Experience in gathering data, compiling the proper information, and preparing financial reports.
- Able to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations.
- Strong diplomatic, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills in order to handle late payments and delinquent accounts.
- Basic knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls.
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Excellent teamwork and team building skills.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
Job Type: 14 month contract
Education: Accounting/Business Diploma or equivalent experience
Salary: $22-$24/hour
- *All Permanent Staff working 25+ hours are eligible for:
- Registered Pension Plan Contribution (RPP)
- Health Care Plan (including Vision care)
- Dental Care Plan
- Disability and Life insurance
- Paid Vacation Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Learning Lottery
Must be COVID 19 Vaccinated and provide Proof of Vaccination
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $22.00-$24.00 per hour