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Accounts Receivable Administrator

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Accounts Receivable Administrator is responsible for the management and collection of accounts receivables.  The Accounts Receivable Clerk performs financial, administrative and clerical duties to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations.

Responsibilities:
    Issue customer invoices in a timely manner, ensuring completeness of supporting documentation
    Post and reconcile customer payments
    Complete credit analysis and review of new clients, recommending appropriate credit limits
    Maintain and review customer lists and credit limits, ensuring information is current and accurate
    Develop and implement collection strategies to mitigate customer objections to making timely payments
    Investigate problematic or delinquent accounts and communicate with customers to make suitable arrangements for payment of outstanding accounts, enlisting the efforts of sales staff and senior management when necessary to accelerate the collection process
    Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied payments
    Prepare and maintain General Ledger reconciliations
    Assist in other duties as needed and directed

Requirements:
    Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Accounting or Finance and 2-3 years work experience in Accounts Receivable, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
    Knowledge of billing and collections procedures
    Commitment to excellent customer service
    Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure