Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Job Overview
We are currently looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-rounded individual looking to develop their accounting career. In the role of
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Clerk, the primary focus is on the day-to-day Accounts Receivable support including cash posting, customer statement reconciliations, creation of credit notes and follow up support. In addition, this candidate will provide support to the Accounts payable team, including invoice entry, PO matching, account reconciliation review and filing support. This role is ideally suited towards an individual with Sage 300 experience, along with Accounts Receivable experience looking to expand their accounting and finance skills.
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Apply daily cash receipts (EFT, wire, cheques, credit card)
- With direction from the A/R coordinator, monitor A/R aging balances, follow up on overdue accounts and communicate to internal or external parties
- Distribution/ mailing of customer invoices and monthly statements; issue credit notes
- Prepare daily bank deposits
- Assist with handling customer inquiries regarding billing issues and payment discrepancies
- Assist with month-end duties
Accounts Payable
- Confirm and organize supporting documents match (purchase order, goods receipt, supplier invoice)
- Vendor invoice entry
- Follow up internally for invoice approvals and on disputed items
- Review vendor statements, determine invoice status, and communicate internally and or with Vendors
- Assist with filing necessary payables documents
- Gather support and organize for weekly cheque runs
Skills
- 1-3 years’ of experience in Accounts Receivable and or Accounts Payable role
- Proficiency with MS Excel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with AccPac/ Sage 300 ERP or similar ERP platform
- Customer focused attitude with strong coordination and organizational skills, work ethic and attention to detail
- Takes ownership of tasks and sees them through to completion
- General accounting knowledge including accounts receivables, account reconciliation, and analysis is an asset
- Experience with major retail customers is an asset
Why Merrithew?
- Competitive salaries and benefits package
- Access to studio classes and special discounts on products
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Supportive work culture based on values of education, connection, respect, passion, integrity, leadership, accountability, and quality
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ON M1X 1S9