Accounts Receivable

**ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & BILLING CLERK**

**ABOUT US**

Ram Iron & Metal Inc is a privately owned Canadian Company that has been actively involved in the recycling industry since 1983. We are dealers, processors, and brokers of all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. As a buyer and recycler of metals, we are proud of the continuing contributions we make towards the protection of our environment which is achieved through our waste reduction efforts.

Ram Iron & Metal is ISO certified for 9001, 14001 and 45001, These structured systems ensure that we are able to consistently meet the expectations and requirements of our customers, suppliers, employees, governing legislations and communities.

Maintaining these credentials are key to our overall business as they reinforce our continual quality and safety mindset, while providing clarity on how best to avoid or resolve any challenges. Moreover, they drive our organization’s improvements, as well as our employee training and development.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Ram Iron & Metal is looking for an experienced and driven **Accounts Receivable & Billing Clerk**to join our Team. The Accounts Receivable & Billing Clerk**,**under the direction of the Manager of Accounting will manage customer contracts, billings, payments and refunds and support the efforts to collect the Company’s accounts receivable.

**JOIN US**

At RAM, it’s all about our people. RAM's growth is based on our purpose and a vision focused on excellence. Our measures of success.
- Environmental protections of reducing our carbon footprint through positive metal recycling
- A culture of Safety, for everyone
- Continuous improvement through our ISO initiatives and objectives under our quality management and environmental commitments
- Personal and professional growth of each employee
- Customer satisfaction

Ram Iron & Metal Inc offers great career opportunities with competitive compensation, including Benefits, Group RRSP matching, Profit Sharing, Safety Incentives and Personal Paid Days, Personal Protective Equipment Allowance, and other incentives to attract, retain and support our talent.

**OVERVIEW**

The **Accounts Receivable & Billing Clerk** must be able to provide financial, administrative, and clerical services ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our transactions. They will process and monitor our incoming payments, verify, and post receipts. This role requires regular contact with internal and external parties.

**RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITES**
- Correctly bill clients for goods and services
- Verify that transactions comply with sales contracts and procedures.
- Prepare, verify, and process invoices.
- Administer claims, refunds, adjustments, and any other accounting transactions related to accounts receivable management
- Day to day processing of financial transactions, receiving and verifying invoices and requisitions for goods and services
- Maintain up-to-date billing system, generate and send out invoices, follow up on collection and allocate payments.
- Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
- Follow established procedures to ensure accounts receivable customer files and records are properly maintained
- Data enter invoices for payment
- Record deposit cheques
- Attach cheques to invoices
- Responsible to complete forms (Collection Record, Credit Application, Credit Reference, Company Set Up, Customer Confirmation).
- Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance to maintain collection goals and general A/R performance levels
- Generate A/R aging schedule and ensure proper compliance with payment terms and insurance coverage

Hours of Work
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00am to 4:00pm or 8:30am to 4:30pm

**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of four (4) years work experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar role
- Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) under ASPE
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES**
- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate articulately and efficiently with both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to negotiate effectively with external customers
- Ability to create spreadsheets and word documents such as memos, letters, etc with a high level of accuracy (i.e., entering and processing information)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions in time sensitive scenarios
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Works well under pressure and with other people within the company
- Effective time manage skills
- Ability to lift and carry items such as office supplies, file boxes, etc.

**COMPETENCIES**
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Drive for Results
- Problem Solving
- Multi-Tasking
- Confidentiality
- Decision Maker
- Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Planning & Time Management
- Technically Savvy

**WORKING ENVIRONMENT**

The working environment is busy and fast paced, with