Accounts Receivable Specialist

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist looking for a stable, high-growth opportunity with an outstanding compensation package in Milton, Ontario? Randstad Professional is partnering with an industry leader to find a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their dynamic finance & accounting team. As an integral member of the finance & accounting department, you will manage collection activities, streamline dispute resolutions, oversee daily and monthly accounts receivable reporting, and maintain seamless cash flow operations for assigned client accounts.

Advantages
• Competitive starting salary between $65,000 and $75,000 annually, based on experience.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution plan starting after 3 months of employment.
• Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) plan commencing after 1 year of service.
• Generous combined company retirement contribution package totaling approximately 8%.
• 18 total days off to start (15 paid vacation days plus 3 flexible float days).
• Reliable yearly bonus structure paid out annually in August (based on the June 30th fiscal year-end performance).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits coverage.
• Long-term career stability within an established, industry-leading finance & accounting environment.

Responsibilities
• Make collection calls and prepare customer statements to ensure prompt payment of all assigned accounts receivable files.
• Answer incoming calls and inquiries related to customer accounts receivable billing disputes and payment status.
• Maintain ongoing communication and lead meetings with sales teams, shipping locations, and customers to resolve problem accounts.
• Partner with regional service centers, multiple internal business divisions, and field sales teams to achieve maximum success in resolving customer short payments.
• Obtain and verify tax exemption certificates for all customer ship-to sites.
• Maintain detailed and accurate financial records using CARMS and SAP collections software, recording detailed notes regarding all collections and dispute resolution activities.
• Provide hands-on support for cash application processing and the preparation of fund transfers to other company divisions.
• Process, monitor, and correct data inputs within the accounting system, including credits, add-bills, and customer name and address maintenance.
• Assist the finance & accounting team with month-end accounts receivable journal entries when required.
• Engage in daily, weekly, and monthly accounts receivable reporting and performance metrics analysis.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities to optimize overall collections and billing workflows.
• Accomplish special projects and ad-hoc financial assignments as directed by the Credit Manager.
• Comply with all corporate policies, standard operating procedures, and workplace safety standards at all times.

Qualifications
• Secondary School Diploma required; College Diploma or University Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of dedicated Credit, Accounts Receivable, and Collections experience.
• Demonstrated history of maintaining the highest standards of customer service, throughput, accuracy, and productivity.
• Full ability to drive or access reliable personal transportation to commute daily to the Milton, Ontario office location.
• Ability to alignment daily work habits with corporate vision, mission, and core values.

Summary
Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist ready for a new challenge? Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity? If this sounds like you, let's talk! Apply directly or send your resume to ashish.tharoor@randstad.ca

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