AR Specialist

Employment Type: Contract (2 months)

Location: Cambridge, ON (On-Site, 5 days/week)

Rate: $30–$40/hr

Industry: Industrial Automation / Advanced Manufacturing

Position Type: Existing Vacancy

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global leader in precision factory automation, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, with operations spanning North America and Europe. With over 25 years in the industry, they design and deliver engineered automation systems for some of the world's most demanding manufacturing sectors — from life sciences and electric vehicles to aerospace and defence.

This is a 2-month contract AR role stepping into an active, well-defined function. The incoming consultant will be trained by the current SFA and take ownership of day-to-day billing, cash application, collections, and tax remittances across multiple jurisdictions. Volume is manageable — approximately 60–100 invoices per month — and the systems are in place. This is a role for someone who can get up to speed quickly, work independently, and keep the AR cycle moving without disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage approximately 60–100 invoices per month from billing through to cash application
• Perform cash application and maintain accuracy across Sage 50 Quantum and a custom internal database
• Produce and maintain aging schedules and generate overdue reports on a regular cadence
• Execute collections activity via email and phone, following up with both internal AP teams and external customers
• Escalate outstanding accounts to Project Managers when required
• Prepare and file QST, HST, Manitoba, and BC Sales Tax returns
• Process credit card payments as assigned

What You Bring

• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable, including billing, cash application, and collections
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdiction Canadian sales tax remittances (QST, HST, provincial sales tax)
• Experience working in Sage 50 Quantum or similar accounting systems
• Comfortable producing and interpreting AR aging reports
• Able to manage follow-up with customers and internal stakeholders professionally and persistently
• Available to work on-site five days per week in Cambridge, ON

Nice to Have

• Experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment
• Exposure to custom or ERP-adjacent databases alongside standard accounting software

Next Steps

We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.

JOB ID 3618345

About Clarity Recruitment

Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!