Accounts Receivable Specialist
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Contracted
Experienced
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Greater Vancouver client's finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company’s accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and maintenance of precise financial records. Your expertise will support the organization’s cash flow management, compliance with financial standards, and overall fiscal health. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience with various accounting software, and excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.
Duties
Qualifications
This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to financial operations while working within a dynamic team committed to excellence. We welcome applicants who are eager to leverage their expertise in a challenging yet rewarding environment focused on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Greater Vancouver client's finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company’s accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and maintenance of precise financial records. Your expertise will support the organization’s cash flow management, compliance with financial standards, and overall fiscal health. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience with various accounting software, and excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.
Duties
- Generate, review, and distribute invoices accurately using accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage.
- Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and follow up professionally through phone calls or written correspondence.
- Reconcile accounts receivable ledger with general ledger entries to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Apply customer payments promptly, issue receipts, and update account statuses accordingly.
- Collaborate with collections teams to resolve outstanding balances and negotiate payment arrangements when necessary.
- Maintain detailed records of billing activities, adjustments, and correspondence for audit purposes.
- Assist in month-end closing procedures by preparing aging reports and supporting reconciliation efforts.
- Support compliance with financial regulations including SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) requirements.
- Contribute to process improvements in revenue cycle management to enhance efficiency.
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries related to billing and account status.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years’ experience in accounts receivable or related accounting roles within diverse industries such as healthcare, non-profit, or governmental sectors.
- Proficiency with accounting software including QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and technical accounting concepts.
- Knowledge of financial concepts such as debits & credits, journal entries, account reconciliation, and double entry bookkeeping.
- Experience with revenue cycle management and analysis skills for account analysis.
- Ability to perform data entry accurately using 10 key typing skills; attention to detail is essential.
- Excellent negotiation skills combined with professional phone etiquette for collections calls.
- Strong analytical skills coupled with problem-solving abilities to identify discrepancies or issues promptly.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments including finance and customer service teams.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to financial operations while working within a dynamic team committed to excellence. We welcome applicants who are eager to leverage their expertise in a challenging yet rewarding environment focused on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
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