The Byng Group Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Associate to join our Finance team.
Position Details
- Location: Vaughan, ON – In-person
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Salary: $65,000 per year
- Contract: 3-month contract with the possibility of extension
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including reporting collections to Controller, account reconciliations, collections, and resolving customer account discrepancies.
This position will work closely with the Finance, Operations, Project Management, and Customer Service teams to ensure accurate and timely billing and collections while maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively following up with customer once the payment is overdue for collection
- Review billing information, supporting documentation, and project details to ensure invoices are complete and accurate.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with customers regarding overdue balances.
- Provide support for customer invoices accurately and on a timely basis.
- Process and accurately apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts.
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and statements.
- Coordinate with Project Managers and Operations to resolve billing discrepancies and missing information.
- Maintain accurate customer account records and documentation.
- Prepare and distribute customer statements as required.
- Assist with collections activities and escalate long-outstanding accounts when appropriate.
- Monitor aging reports and provide updates regarding overdue accounts.
- Assist with month-end accounts receivable reconciliation and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve billing and collection processes.
- Support the Finance team with reporting, reconciliations, and other accounting-related tasks as required.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and customer information.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in accounts receivable, reporting, accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar role.
- Experience with invoicing, payment processing, account reconciliation, and collections.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with an ERP/accounting system; NetSuite experience is considered an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in the construction, property management, or service industry is an asset.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable following up on outstanding payments. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple accounts and priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism in all customer interactions.
