Accounts Receivable Associate
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Role Description The Accounts Receivable Associate is a full-time, on-site position based in Calgary, AB. This role is responsible for preparing and issuing customer invoices, recording payments, and reconciling accounts receivable ledgers. The associate will monitor overdue accounts, follow up on outstanding balances, and coordinate with customers to resolve billing discrepancies in a professional and timely manner. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end closing activities, and collaborating with the finance team to improve billing and collection processes. The role also involves responding to customer inquiries, providing clear payment information, and supporting internal reporting on accounts receivable metrics.
Qualifications
- Ability to apply strong analytical skills to reconcile accounts, interpret financial data, and identify variances or issues.
- Proficiency with invoicing processes, accounts receivable systems, and basic finance principles related to billing and collections.
- Customer service skills to interact professionally with clients, address concerns, and support timely resolution of payment issues.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience with accounting or ERP software and strong MS Excel skills (e.g., spreadsheets, reports, basic formulas).
- Detail-oriented approach with a high level of accuracy, organization, and time management in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or finance is preferred.
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and issue customer invoices, record payments, reconcile accounts receivable ledgers, and follow up on overdue balances while resolving billing discrepancies. Maintain accurate records, assist with month-end closing and internal reporting, respond to customer inquiries, and collaborate with the finance team to improve billing and collection processes.
Requirements
Candidates should have analytical, customer service, communication, organizational, and time-management skills, along with knowledge of invoicing, accounts receivable systems, and basic billing and collections principles. Experience with accounting or ERP software and strong Excel skills are expected; prior accounts receivable, accounting, or finance experience is preferred, and post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Invoice Preparation
- Payment Recording
- Account Reconciliation
- Collections
- Billing Discrepancy Resolution
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Month-End Closing
- Customer Service
- Financial Reporting
- Analytical Skills
- Accounting Software
- ERP Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Time Management
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Accounts Receivable
- Customer Invoicing
- Payment Recording
- Accounts Receivable Ledger
- Account Reconciliation
- Overdue Accounts
- Collections
- Billing Discrepancies
- Financial Records
- Month-End Closing
- Customer Inquiries
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Receivable Metrics
- Accounting Software
- ERP Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Spreadsheets
- Basic Formulas
- Billing Processes
- Finance
- Accounting
- Customer Service