
Accounts Receivable Administrator
- Brampton, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review and process new customer applications; submit for credit approval and set up customer accounts in the ERP system
- Communicate professionally with customers via email and phone regarding account balances, credit limits, overdue payments, and reconciliation issues
- Record all customer interactions and collection activities in the ERP system for tracking and audit purposes
- Escalate unresolved payment or credit issues to the AR Manager as needed
- Review accounts receivable aging reports and collaborate with collectors to follow up on overdue accounts
- Support collections efforts by addressing deductions, billing discrepancies, and short payments in coordination with AR Analysts and Sales
- Monitor daily bank activity and apply incoming payments accurately across multiple companies and customer accounts
- Deposit physical checks and ensure proper allocation in the system once deposited
- Process and allocate EFT/ACH and credit card payments to the appropriate invoices or accounts
- Research and resolve unapplied or misapplied payments; coordinate with internal teams to obtain necessary documentation or clarification
- Perform write-offs, write-backs, and refunds with proper documentation and approvals
- Follow up on unidentified receipts with customers or internal teams
- Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports related to accounts receivable and cash application
- Maintain organized records of payment support, backup documentation, and communication logs
- Manage and respond to inquiries in the shared AR or cash application email inbox, ensuring timely resolution of issues
- Coordinate with collectors, sales, and finance teams to share cash application updates and support ongoing AR initiatives
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of cash application and AR processes
- Support additional administrative or finance-related tasks as assigned
- 3+ years of experience in AR specially dealing with cash applications and collections.
- Experience working with large accounts such as Walmart and customer portals such as High Radius and Retail Link is considered an asset.
- Degree or diploma in Business with a major in accounting is considered an asset.
- Solid understanding of the entire AR, Sales, Deductions cycle and its interrelationship within the organization.
- Basic accounting skills and knowledge of, including but not limited to, reconciliations and analysis.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), with an ability to sort through ambiguity and promptly resolve deductions related issues.
- High level of accuracy and very detail oriented.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and handle stressful situations.
- Good customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and intermediate to advanced application of Excel.
- Knowledge of Great Plains 2015/2018 is an asset.
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of business personnel and build strong working relationships.
- Ability to work as a team player as well as independently.