Description:
We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our accounting team based in our Halifax, NS office. This is a full-time position. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, has a natural sense of urgency and can meet strict deadlines, is a great team player, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Record client paymetnes in the accounting system
- Process client payments
- Reconcile accounts, issue credit notes, and make adjustments when applicable
- Manage credit holds (approve shipments based on payment and credit history)
- Investigate and resolve client balances & queries
- Collect on overdue accounts
- Client credit management, including monitoring client accounts relative to their assigned credit limit and analyzing credit reports to assess client’s credit worthiness
- Cross-train on other Accounting Department functions and provide coverage as needed
- Demonstrate our company culture and values
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Core Competencies
- Minimum 3-5 years related experience in an Accounts Receivable role; or an acceptable equivalent of training and related experience.
- Post-secondary degree with a focus in accounting/finance will be considered an asset.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
- Proficient in MS Office programs (specifically Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Team and goal oriented
- Accounts Payable experience would be an asset