Accounts Receivable /Accountant

Position Summary

Reporting to the COO, the Accounts Receivable/Accountant is responsible for organizing all field and material tickets for each job, processing month-end, and completing other general accounting duties. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with answering the phone, directing calls, and taking messages

• Works with managers to coordinate invoicing the clients

• Completes bank reconciliations in a timely manner for the month-end to be closed
• Responsible for month-end and year-end completion

• Receives client payments, such as cheques or EFT's, inputs them into the accounting system and deposits them into the bank

• Enters all increase and decrease adjustments into the accounting system to reflect payments and deposits with in the bank GL

• Ensures invoices are sent in the mail or submits them through Open Invoice or Cortex

• Coordinates with consultants for signatures and approval of each invoice

• Receives all the client payments and completes the monthly bank reconciliations

• Manages the spread sheets for all loans

• Maintains emails and spreadsheets

• Organizes and files paper invoices and other hardcopy work

• Provides additional administrative support as needed

• Safety is everyone’s responsibility and you are responsible to look out for yourself and those around you

Education & Experience

· Minimum of 4 years accounts receivable experience or equivalent required

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Administration required

• Experience with accounting software is required

• Full cycle accounting experience is required

Skills

• Attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal, communication, customer service skills

• Ability to make decisions and problem solve in a complex environment

• Ability to analyse, take initiative and be adaptable

• Strong organizational time management skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple demands

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods and ensure proper ergonomics

• Ability to lift and bend

• Ability to work at a computer station for long periods

Key Competencies

• Managing Suppliers & Contractors - Ability to maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors

• Safety - Ensures health and safety is a daily focus by acting in a safe manner at all times