The Accounts Receivable Assistant reports to the Controller, and in co-ordination with other Accounts Receivable staff, responsible for ensuring timely and accurate entry of account information into the accounting system.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for following company related policies
• Maintains knowledge of and, executes all Company Policies and Procedures as required by the organization and other regulatory agencies
• Maintains and represents a professional and positive image for the company at all times
• Functions as a team member

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Responsible for assisting with AR duties and other accounting functions as necessary
• Responsible for assisting with the maintaining accurate customer files.
• Responsible for assisting with processing and submitting customer invoices
• Assist in bank deposits and posting payments received from customers
• Assist in processing credit card and EFT payments from customers
• Assist in monitoring outstanding accounts receivable and communicating with customer for collections
• Assist with issuing timely monthly statements to send to customers.
• Provide assistance to general accounting duties as necessary
• Provide assistance during period and fiscal year end close.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in similar accounting roles

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of accounting courses an asset

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Conversion rates of metric versus imperial units
• Ability to work well with immediate supervisor and assist with prioritized tasks as directed
• Excellent verbal and email communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Medium Level of competency with Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Great Plains experience an asset

Wages: $23.00/hour to $25.00/hour