Accounts Receivable Specialist
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Burlington, ON
$20-$26/hour
About Us
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
The Role
Our client is a well-established organization with a strong presence in Burlington, offering a supportive and collaborative team environment. They are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to join their office on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting.
The AR Specialist will be responsible for posting and reconciling payments, following up with customers, preparing journal entries, and assisting with month-end closing procedures. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and adaptable, with 1–2 years of accounting or AR experience, or a recent graduate with an accounting-related education.
This is a full-time, fully in-office position based in Burlington. Hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Advantages
- Hourly wage $20-$26 based on experience
- Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:00 pm in Burlington
- Three month temporary to permanent contract
- Work with a personable and energetic team in a supportive, food-loving environment
- Gain valuable experience in accounting
Responsibilities
- Post and apply daily payments accurately
- Create and process credit and debit notes
- Follow up with customers on payment status for open invoices
- Verify and maintain customer resale certificates
- Reconcile customer accounts and perform portal checks
- Prepare bank reconciliations and credit card transactions
- Resolve AR-related issues and respond to customer inquiries
- Prepare journal entries and assist with tax filings for government agencies
- Support end-of-month closing procedures
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounting, or a related role (entry-level or recent graduates welcome)
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage large volumes of information
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to Business Central is an asset
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities in a team-oriented environment
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes is considered a nice-to-have
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