Accounts Receivable Clerk

Bravura Interiors Ltd • Full-time • Whitby, Ontario, Canada • 1m ago

Job Summary
The Bravura Group of Companies is a distributor of specialty architectural products. Bravura is looking for an ambitious, talented and motivated Office and Accounting Administrator to join our team of professionals.

This full-time permanent position reports directly to the Financial Controller. You will provide support to the Project Management, Project Coordination, and Sales teams. You will be a key member of our team who will be welcoming and assisting our clients and our partners.

Perform Accounts Receivable processing including preparing progress invoicing, monthly statements, posting in Quickbooks of AR related transactions, project budgets and change orders.
Collections of outstanding payments
Assist with various statutory filings and payments.
Other administrative and accounting duties as assigned.

Objectives of this role

Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts
Communicate discrepancies to management team and identify slow-paying customers
Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts
Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting

Responsibilities

Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
Monitor and collect outstanding payments by contacting clients via telephone and email
Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing
Support other accounting and finance team members
Preparing progress invoicing, monthly statements, posting in Quickbooks of AR related transactions, project budgets and change orders.
Assist with various statutory filings and payments.
Other administrative and accounting duties as assigned.

Required skills and qualifications

Strong mathematical skills
Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
Superb time management skills and detail orientation
Proficiency and advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office Applications and Quickbooks Desktop is a must
Ability to effectively deal with highly sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task on a daily basis.
Exposure to project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
Basic understanding of the Construction Lien Act is an asset.
Bilingualism in French an asset
Completion of a post-secondary education in Business/Accounting (i.e., Community College or University degree) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
3+ years of relevant Administrative and Accounting experience in an office setting preferably in the construction industry.
Excellent document creation, reviewing and proofreading skills with a high level of proficiency related to business correspondence and communications.
Professional, independent, self-motivated, detail oriented and organized.
Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful.

Bravura thanks all interested applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Bravura is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status or veteran status.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available at all stages of the recruitment process upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

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