Accounts Receivable Clerk

Centennial Food Group • Full-time • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada • 2w ago

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk to join our finance team. The AR Clerk will be responsible for managing and processing customer invoices, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This role will report directly to the AR Supervisor and work with a team of other AR Clerks.

Job Type: Full time

Responsibilities:

This job’s duties will include but not be limited to the following:

· Generate and send invoices to customers accurately and promptly

· Generate credit notes and refunds with direction from the AR Supervisor and Controller

·Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and initiate collection efforts and maintain customer credit terms & limits

·Record and reconcile incoming payments in the accounting system, including cash, cheques, EFTs, and credit card transactions

·Distribute and follow-up of monthly AR statements to customers

·Maintain frequent written and verbal communications with customers regarding outstanding balances, payment discrepancies, and any other matters pertaining to accounts receivable.

·Prepare and distribute weekly AR aging reports to the sales team.

·Maintain credit hold process with direction from the AR Supervisor and Controller

·Filing & other administrative duties as needed.

·Assist with special projects as needed

·Cover other AR team members’ duties when needed

Qualifications

·Degree in accounting preferable but candidates with substantial and relevant work experience will be considered

· Proven experience in an accounts receivable or similar role

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

·Strong organizational and time-management skills

·Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping

·Effective communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable with frequent communications with external parties