Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview:
We deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the
_possibilities_ of what we can achieve together. We are 15,000 projects and counting - improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

**Your role**

Accounts Receivable will be responsible to have the accounting knowledge to carry out the associated tasks including issuing invoices and collecting the invoice payments in a timely manner.

**Responsibilities**:

- Process and issue invoices in a timely manner.
- Ability to review and verify Project Initiation Sheets against project contracts and related correspondence as required.
- Monitor project setup according to company protocols.
- Prepare invoice, backup or other reconciliation documents as required.
- Prepare monthly Accounts Receivable Statements and distribute to the clients.
- Perform accounts receivable collections.
- Analyze Aged Accounts Receivable Report.
- Correspond with Business Units and clients regarding invoicing and collections
- Input daily cash receipts including cheques and wire transfer payments.
- Prepare and maintain accounting files, records, and reports.
- Review monthly transactions on hold and action to resolve.
- Analyze and resolve invoicing issues within accounting system.
- Process journal entries as needed.
- Mentor and sharing knowledge
- Ability to review and test AR functions within new versions of Microsoft software
- Uploading of invoices to client portals as needed.
- Perform other related work as required.

Qualifications:

- A diploma in Accounting program, or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience.
- A minimum of two years’ experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure, and in a fast paced environment.
- Good understanding of accounting cycle, specifically the accounts receivable cycle.
- General knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and practices.
- Strong data entry and processing skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Sorting, checking, filing, counting, and verifying numbers skills.
- Knowledge of project accounting is an asset.
- Superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and vendors.
- Highly cooperative, demonstrates a willingness to assist others and take on new responsibilities
- High degree of personal responsibility and accountability
- Self-motivated with proactive approach to completing tasks
- Works with a sense of urgency and can meet deadlines

**What you can expect**:

- An opportunity to truly impact our communities
- A flexible work environment
- A comprehensive onboarding experience
- Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
- A paid volunteer day
- An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
- And much more

**Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.**

**#LI-DV1**

Disclaimer:
Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professional operating in 63 countries.

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