Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Northern Strands Group of Companies provide an all-inclusive solution for construction, mining, engineering, equipment, and supply requirements with top-notch craftsmanship, cutting-edge innovation, and dedication to health, safety, environment, and community. We are proudly Canadian, and globally capable.

Our diverse Group of Companies consists of Northern Strands, Fortis Mining, Engineering, & Manufacturing, and Certified Sales & Rentals comprising 14 divisions ranging from rigging/lifting products, fall protection, suspended access, agri-business field services and safety training to mining site services, fabrication, rentals, repairs, testing and recertification. This diversity provides for an exciting environment with the opportunity to work with our employees and managers in every division.

Northern Strands is growing, and we're on the lookout for a passionate, detail-driven **Accounts Receivable Coordinator (AR Coordinator),** whose primary responsibility is to provide support to the organization by performing a variety of accounting and finance related duties. These duties include processing daily transactions such as receipts, deposits, coding, entering, reconciling, and cash management. This position also performs clerical duties such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing, and photocopying. The AR Coordinator displays a positive and professional attitude in all communications with internal personnel, customers, and other business partners. The AR Coordinator performs administrative duties requiring initiative, independence, and confidentiality in areas of accounting and plays a key role in the execution of daily tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the organization. Northern Strands is a proud Saskatchewan-based company known for our innovation, integrity, and deep ties to the communities we serve.

**Why You’ll Love Working Here**
- Collaboration - complementary Group of Companies servicing the mining and construction industries
- Innovation
- if it doesn’t exist, we will engineer and manufacture it
- Excellence - be a part of an industry leader in quality, safety, & integrity
- Culture - a diverse team that values collaboration, innovation, and community

**What You’ll Be Doing**

Day-to-Day Transactions
- Code, total, batch, enter, verify, and reconcile transactions and bank statements
- Run day-ends in ERP system
- Review sales coding, and liaison with billing departments to ensure accuracy of the sale
- Ensure customer accounts are kept up to date and accurate
- Review and secure sign off on customer limits and new customer set ups
- Assist with and understand, prepare, and complete intercompany transactions between multiple companies
- Assist with and understand cash flow management
- Prepare reporting on collection status of major clients
- Monitor and reconcile various GL accounts regularly
- Responds to customer inquiries, maintains good customer relations, and solves problems
- Process payments or provide refunds, as required

General Duties
- Knowledge of wire payments and how to receive international payments
- Perform related clerical duties, such as word processing, faxing, and photocopying
- Complete month-end and year-end processes and transactions
- Provide assistance to the Finance department, as required
- Assist in managing the Sales Log
- Assist with Gross Margin Reports, when required
- Provide reporting on Top Customer Sales, when required
- Manage payment terms with customers, work with other stakeholders to ensure payment terms are favorable and align with company cash management strategy
- Assist in reviewing/setting up customer portal logins

**What You Bring to the Table**
- An Accounting or Administrative Assistant certificate from a recognized business school would be an asset
- A minimum of two (2) years experience preferred; previous work experience in a similar administrative support role would be an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision using critical thinking to problem-solve as required
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to handle competing priorities simultaneously; work well under pressure with time-sensitive deadlines
- Ability to display a professional, responsive, and positive work attitude
- Computer skills (i.e. typing, Sage 300, Adobe)
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience, that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities for the position

**What We Offer**
- Support in your career development aspirations
- Access to courses, certifications, and training programs
- Mentorship opportunities with experienced professionals and journeypersons
- Discover pathways for advancement within Northern Strands Group of Companies
- Health and Wellness
- Employee group benefits including health, dental, vision, short
- and long-term disability,