Accounts Receivable Clerk

New West Truck Centres • Full-time • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • 1w ago

Why Join Us
New West Truck Centres is a leading provider of commercial Truck and Transportation solutions, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and reliability. With 12 locations across the region, we are committed to maintaining a high standard of quality in our fleet and facilities.

Treated Well

Your direct manager creates a positive work atmosphere that motivates employees to perform their best, fosters loyalty, and promotes long-term organizational success.

Trained Well

Employees have access to cutting edge technological training opportunities, web training, and career development training, in addition to our in-house training programs and certifications that will develop your skills and advance your career. Professional development and training are part of our culture.

Paid Well

Our total compensation package offers job security, health, dental, EFAP, vision care and life insurance. Base salary range for an Accounts Receivable Clerk in this role is $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year (based on education and experience).

The Role

Under the supervision of the AR Manager, the AR Clerk is responsible to maintain customer accounts and receivable records, file, prepare, reconcile and process all matters relating to customer accounts in an accurate, effective and efficient professional manner. In addition to maintaining solid customer relations, the AR Clerk must be extremely organized, assertive, receptive and have strong communication skills. Must comply with established policies and procedures.

Account Receivables – this is 80% of where you will spend your time

Update & Maintain all customer master file information.
Monitor and collect Accounts Receivable to minimize the customer accounts that are/become past due, which includes contacting customer via telephone or e-mail to request payment.
Ensure adherence to corporate credit policies and procedures for consistent handling of collection maters to maintain good customer relations
Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
Generating & Posting manual invoices
Account Reconciliations (Including Cash accounts)
Submission of customer invoices using 3rd party portals
Sending invoices, statements and payment reminders to customers
70% of day will be spent communicating with customers on status of account.

Ad hoc projects - this is 40% of your time and really important work

Daily deposit of cheques
Submission of customer invoices using 3rd party portals
Posting customer payments recording cash, check, and credit cards
Sending invoices, statements, and payment reminders to customers
Other accounting/finance projects as assigned by your Manager

Education

CCP Designation or pursuing, is considered an asset

Experience

2-5 years experience with Account Receivable is required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Must be proficient in both spoken and written English
Must be punctual, meticulous and reliable
Courteous in manner to public and employees
Experience in the heavy truck industry would be considered an asset

Personal Characteristics

The extraordinary ability to connect with people, at all levels. Open, honest and trusting, it appears effortless for you to find the perfect words that bring ideas to life.
Your communication style uses powerful stories to bring clarity to complex issues and situations.
Confidently and calmly orchestrate people & plans. A big picture thinker who always begins with the end in mind.
A high level of commitment and impeccable ethics combine to create your reputation as someone who is totally dependable.

3 Things To be successful as an Accounts Receivable Clerk

1. Internal drive & curiosity to get to Why

2. Always willing to help out

3. Never stop learning.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

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