Accounts payable assistant Jobs in Coquitlam, BC

We are seeking an experienced, resilient, and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to oversee end-to-end AR operations with our cleint. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you will manage a high-value portfolio of U.S. and Canadian accounts, primarily school districts, government authorities, and municipalities. This role balances roughly 60% collections and credit management with 40% general AR and reporting tasks. The ideal candidate is a persistent communicator with strong intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills who excels at managing complex, multi-entity account structures while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Advantages
Base Salary: $70,000 – $85,000 annually, depending on experience.
Bonus: Eligible for a 5% annual performance bonus.
Health & Benefits: 100% employer-paid benefits premiums for individuals and dependents (after probation).
Retirement Savings: 3% RRSP matching program.

Responsibilities
• End-to-End AR Management: Handle full-cycle accounts receivable duties, including credit analysis, vendor creation, payment processing, and backup invoicing.
• Collections & Portfolio Oversight: Actively manage, pursue, and resolve complex, high-value, and sometimes slow-paying accounts across public-sector and municipal clients.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Professionally negotiate collection terms and resolve billing disputes with U.S. and Canadian clients, balancing firm collection practices with diplomacy.
• Reporting & Aging Analysis: Perform weekly aging analysis and generate AR reports for management tracking.
• Compliance & Tax Filings: Prepare and complete monthly sales tax, GST, and PST filings (training provided if necessary).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with internal Sales and Customer Service departments to clarify account status and accelerate collections.


Qualifications
• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated, full-cycle Accounts Receivable and B2B/B2G collection experience. Experience within multi-entity environments is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables (non-negotiable).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the adaptability to build rapport across various North American regional clientele.
• Work Arrangement: Willingness and capability to work on-site 5 days per week with an early start time (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM) to align with East Coast hours.


Summary
If you thrive in an autonomous, steady accounting role managing high-value portfolios and value competitive compensation with top-tier benefits, we’d love to connect with you.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume directly for confidential consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly for an initial phone screen.

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