Accounts Receivable Clerk

The Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk is directly responsible for performing data entry and related duties in posting accounts receivable payments. This includes maintaining ledgers, credit balances, and resolving account irregularities. The A/R Clerk will also administer claims, refunds, adjustments, and any other accounting transactions related to A/R management. This position involves diplomatic interaction with customers to provide billing information and support in order to facilitate swift payment of invoices due to the organization.

Job Duties
- Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to maintain collection goals and general A/R performance levels.
- Communicate with accounting staff and other departments as necessary to complete job duties.
- Receive and fill out receipts for third party payments, whether by cash, check, credit, andother forms of payment.
- Post and reconcile customer payments to general ledgers.
- Post A/R data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, and otherdocumentation.
- corrections to corporate billing records.
- Balance daily A/R batches; prepare and distribute income reports and statistics to key personnel.
- Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its customers.
- Where applicable, evaluate and process insurance denials and/or late insurance claims.
- Form collection strategies to mitigate customer objections to making timely A/R payments.
- Investigate collection problems and advise customers on corporate A/R policies and procedures.
- Make arrangements for payment of outstanding and late accounts; escalate transfer to
- Delinquent Accounts or outside collection agency as necessary.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions.

Qualifications Requirements
- College Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and minimum 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination.
- 2 years direct experience in an A/R capacity.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- Strong knowledge of collection regulations and fair credit practices.
- Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.
- Experience in gathering data, compiling the proper information, and preparing financial reports.
- Able to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations.
- Strong diplomatic, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills in order to handle late payments and delinquent accounts.
- Basic knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls.
- Advanced proficiency with Sage 300, AccPac, NewViews
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Excellent teamwork and team building skills.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS:
Villa Charities Inc. offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including a free gym/health club membership (on-campus), GRRSP, Employee Group Discounts and much more.

GENERAL RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

Villa Charities is committed to providing a safe working environment for our workforce, volunteers, and members of the public with whom we interact regularly. As such, all Villa Charities staff are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Villa Charities Inc. embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. We aim to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from their unique skills, various experiences, and perspective on our vision of “Inspiring people to explore the Italian in all of us.” We ensure that our recruitment practices support this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON M6A 1C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounts receivable: 2 years (preferred)
- Account reconciliation: 2 years (preferred)
- Ac