Your new company
Our client, a leading electrical contractor, is looking for someone to lead the team within Accounts Receivable in Burnaby. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that prioritizes continuous development and emphasizes having a work-life balance.
Your new role
- Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the AR team, such as to lead, support, plan, coordinate, and review their work.
- Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AR processes and procedures, including the design and maintenance of controls
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement, communicate, and document new procedures.
- Oversee invoicing for contract progress draws, inter-divisional billings, and payment recordings.
- Monitor cash flow and collections, assist with follow-ups, and escalate delinquent accounts.
- Ensure internal and external AR deadlines are met.
- Manage month-end reconciliations of general ledger and AR sub-ledgers, including credit card and bank reconciliations.
- Report and track monthly AR KPIs.
- Train new hires and provide ongoing coaching.
What you'll need to succeed
- 2 years of experience leading a team
- 3+ years in Accounts Receivable
- Strong Proficiency using MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Knowledge of JDE or similar software system
- Formal accounting training and knowledge and full understanding of basic accounting principles
- Thorough understanding of the principles and practices of financial record keeping related to AR
- Highly organized work habits with the ability to analyze, evaluate and problem-solve
- Effective communicator with confidence for collections
What you'll get in return
- 60k-70k salary
- Hybrid work schedule
- Full health benefit package
- RRSP match as well as health and wellness reimbursements
- 3-week vacation plus bonus days
- Continuous development allowance
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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