Accounts Receivable Clerk

Grow Your Skills as an Accounts Receivable Clerk at Portage Mutual Insurance - 20-Month Contract
**About Portage Mutual**: Where Your Talent Makes a Difference
Imagine a workplace where your contributions are not only valued but also directly impact the lives of Canadians. At Portage Mutual Insurance, we’re more than just a trusted national property and casualty insurer—we’re a community of passionate individuals dedicated to serving our policyholders since 1884. Owned by our policyholders, we proudly offer competitive home, auto, commercial, and farm insurance products 100% through our broker network across Canada. Join a company rooted in tradition, driven by innovation, and powered by a people-first culture.
**The Opportunity**: Accounts Receivable Clerk
As an Accounts Receivable Clerk, you’ll provide financial and administrative support for the Company by:

- Collecting, verifying, and processing customer payments.
- Reconciling accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Assisting with day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations under the guidance of the AR Supervisor and AR Manager.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, reliable team player who embodies our company values and is committed to completing tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.
**What You’ll Do**:

- Prepare and mail invoices to clients.
- Obtain daily telebanking and credit card reports from various banks and websites.
- Process accurate and timely entry of all payments into the billing system-cash, cheque, credit card, telebanking, Clear Pay (for all billing types).
- Process manual credit card payments and refunds on the POS machine.
- Prepare daily bank deposits.
- Record all payments on Excel spreadsheets for daily and monthly balancing purposes.
- Respond to and resolve client’s/broker’s issues and inquiries related to policy billing and Broker accounts.
- Perform accurate and timely processing of bank information changes, payment schedule and withdrawal date changes, payment plan changes upon request.
- Responsible to communicate with Accounts Payable regarding monthly submission of taxes to the government(s).

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and TEAMS) with the ability to learn new or updated software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Accuracy is an important attribute in this position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of confidentiality.
- Strong team player with a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Must have the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- Financial services or accounting experience is an asset.

**What This Role Offers**:
**This 20-Month contract offers a valuable opportunity to**:

- Gain hands-on experience in a well-established Canadian insurance company.
- Contribute to a collaborative and supportive finance team.
- Develop your skills in a professional setting with exposure to accounting operations and financial reporting.
- Be a part of an organization that values integrity, accountability, and service excellence.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re seeking a rewarding opportunity with a company that values its employees and is committed to making a difference, we invite you to apply If you have the qualifications we are seeking and would thrive in a work environment where you are valued and respected, please apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter
We thank you for your interest in Portage Mutual Insurance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. (No agencies please).