Accounts Receivable Associate

About the Opportunity

• Prepare Bank Deposit and distribute to appropriate AR associates for posting

Accurate and timely posting of daily EFT payments to customer accounts

Release held Orders for customers throughout the day

Call COD customers to arrange payments and release orders accordingly in a timely fashion

Monitor and follow up customer Deductions and Short payments

Monitor and collect past due accounts receivable by contacting customers via email and telephone

Collaboration with Sales on weekly Deduction Tracker to reduce Outstanding Deductions

Assist others in department as time and / or priorities demand

Ensure all cash receipts and adjustments are completed for Month End

Support in all functions of department and perform other duties and projects as requested

Must maintain good attendance, safe work practices and maintain safeguards of confidential company information

About You

Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field

Experience in Accounts Receivable or a Finance department required

Ability to work with numbers, have analytical skills and high attention to detail

Work with a sense of urgency coupled with an ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy

Excellent customer service and problem resolution skills

Ability to learn quickly

Be comfortable with routine and repetitive work

Have a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability

Desire to succeed with a strong work ethic and positive team attitude

Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor

Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Proficient in MS Office (strong Excel skills)

Knowledge of general accounting principles, accounts receivable processes and systems

Experience in working in financial systems (SAP, AS400 advantageous)

Experience working with Customer Portals (advantageous)

Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000 / year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #469307.

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco / Highspring’s client.   You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer : Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco / Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco / Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco / Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco / Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.