Accounts Receivable Specialist at J-AAR — NeverHard

J-AAR is forging a future as a premier construction leader in Canada, rooted in the founding vision of John and Loralee Aarts in 1982 with a commitment to foster an environment where everyone can achieve their fullest potential, supported by the belief in others more than they believe in themselves. We empower our team members to unlock their full potential on collaborative construction projects, with transformative results for our customers, communities, and individuals engaged in all the projects we are involved in. We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist - Contract who is aspiring to reach their potential in the field of construction, reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is directly responsible for performing data entry and related duties in posting accounts receivable payments. This includes maintaining ledgers, credit balances, and resolving account irregularities. This position involves diplomatic interaction with customers to provide billing information and support in order to facilitate swift payment of invoices due to the organization. Environment While supporting a construction environment you will be working within an office environment. You will have the ability to work the occasional evenings and weekends. The role is full time - 40 hours per week. How You Will Make An IMPACT Process accounts receivable transactions Perform account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner at both A/R to G/L and at the individual customer A/R sub-account level Facilitate collection efforts and associated functions in accordance with job contracts and company policies/procedures Maintain collection goals and general accounts receivable performance levels Perform consistent and timely vendor statement communications Maintain customer records in an accurate and confidential manner Resolve any deduction and/or account dispute with the assistance of management and in accordance with company policies/procedures Make arrangements for payment of outstanding and late accounts; escalate as necessary Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its business partners Complete other duties and projects as assigned How You WOW Us 2-5 years of relevant experience in an accounts receivable and collections role Project based Accounts Receivable experience is an asset Experience with account collection is an asset Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written Excellent organizational and analytical skills Attention to detail Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Microsoft Office skills, particularly in excel Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety How We TAKE CARE Of Our PEOPLE Highly competitive wage Paid vacation Referral Bonuses Company paid benefits A team member focused culture with a common objective of finding out what we are capable of and reaching our potential. Skill building, training opportunities, career support We Celebrate our Achievements: holiday parties, BBQs, fishing derby, sporting event tickets, golf days, and so much more! Visit us at: www.j-aar.com We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. J-AAR welcomes all applicants and is committed to a diverse workforce. If you require accommodation, please contact the People & Culture Department. “This posting is for an existing vacancy , and artificial intelligence may be used at one or more stages of our recruitment process (for example, to help screen and/or assess applications), to support a fair and consistent review.”