Accounts Receivable Specialist – 6‑Month Contract

About the role

Reporting to the Team Lead, Accounts Receivable, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage a portfolio of strategic customers, contacting overdue accounts to collect outstanding balances promptly. This is a six‑month contract position.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct collection activities for a mixed portfolio, communicating with clients about payment issues, inquiries, and invoicing.
• Update and maintain accurate customer files and report status to management.
• Research and resolve billing issues through regular reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly account breakdowns and analyses as required.
• Provide invoice copies, credits, and unapplied payment details.
• Reconcile accounts, unapplied credit balances, and credit notes.
• Coordinate monthly pre‑authorized payments with customers and the Payments team.
• Participate in conference calls with customers and internal partners to recover past‑due invoices.
• Perform ad‑hoc tasks assigned by management to support team objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 3+ years of accounts receivable experience.
• Strong moral judgment for handling confidential financial information.
• Excellent diplomatic, negotiation and conflict‑resolution abilities for late‑payment discussions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reconciliations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

Required skills

• AI fluency and/or use of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.