The Accounts Receivable Specialist is primarily responsible to ensure the company receives payments for the services it provides and accurately records these transactions. This position is responsible for invoicing, collections, performing credit checks, and resolving any discrepancies. The successful candidate will be managing the aforementioned responsibilities primarily for the Digital ID business at Interac Corp. (with support and backup responsibilities for the payments business). This role requires the candidate to be a strong communicator (both verbal and written), well organized, accurate, and detail focused.
You’re great at…
Accounts Receivables Administration:
Full cycle account receivable function for the Digital ID business
Ensuring that customer payments are applied correctly to the corresponding customer account
Performing reconciliations of accounts
Requesting and documenting any AR bad debt allowances and write-offs
Processing of customer insolvencies and filing claims as required
Support the finance team by preparing entries
Prepare and analyze AR Ageing reports and other ad hoc reports that may be requested
Cross train with others to be able to assist with coverage from time to time
Perform other duties as may be assigned
Credit and Collections:
Administer collection of information to perform credit checks
Reviewing historic payment reports and periodically reassess credit terms
Make outbound collection calls on past due balances to decrease aged receivables
Liaise with internal departments such as Client Management to resolve customer disputes
Customer Relationships
Maintaining good relationships with customers and the company
Who are you?
You have 3+ years of relevant experience handling accounts receivable tasks
Knowledge of basic accounting principles required
Strong written and oral communication skills
Fluent in English and working knowledge of French
High level of attention to detail
Experience with a large ERP accounting system (experience with JD Edwards is a plus)
You have outstanding people skills and the able to deal with pressure and tight deadlines
You are highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to analyze data
You are proficient with Excel