Accounts Receivable Specialist (14-Month Contract)

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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid, three days per week in office
Salary: $65,000 annually
Employment Type: 14-month contract
Who Are We?
We are a strategic recruitment agency specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers across Canada and the United States. Our holistic approach ensures that both technical and cultural alignment leads to long-term success for all parties involved.
Why Are We Looking for You?
We are proud to support our established client in hiring an Accounts Receivable Administrator for a 14-month contract opportunity. This position is ideal for an experienced accounts receivable professional who enjoys managing customer accounts, resolving discrepancies, supporting collection activities, and ensuring payments are processed accurately.
The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach to managing accounts and resolving payment-related issues.
What’s In It for You?

• Annual salary of $65,000
• 14-month contract opportunity
• Hybrid work arrangement with three days per week in the Mississauga office
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to manage a varied accounts receivable portfolio
• Exposure to internal stakeholders across finance, sales, and senior management

• Conduct collection calls and correspondence with customers, with particular attention to delinquent accounts and Days Sales Outstanding results.
• Monitor and maintain a complete accounts receivable portfolio.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies, billing concerns, short payments, and collection issues.
• Process customer credit memos and review account adjustments.
• Set up and maintain new customer accounts.
• Monitor customer credit terms, risk categories, and payment activity.
• Establish and track customer payment plans.
• Manage cash-on-delivery accounts.
• Monitor and release orders placed on credit hold.
• Process and reconcile incoming cheque, wire, electronic funds transfer, and credit card payments.
• Ensure cash applications are completed accurately and promptly.
• Prepare bank deposits.
• Produce accounts receivable reports for the Finance Manager and Director of Finance.
• Complete monthly customer statement runs and mailings.
• Work with sales representatives and senior management when necessary to support collection efforts.
• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.
• Provide occasional backup support to sales support, business development, and customer loyalty functions.
• Participate in team planning meetings.
• Complete additional accounts receivable and finance-related assignments as required.

• Previous experience in accounts receivable administration and collections.
• A foundational understanding of accounting principles and processes.
• Knowledge of billing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation procedures.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• The ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong professional ethics and sound judgment.