Accounts Receivable Specialist

GoRight is an innovator in the transportation maintenance industry. For over 15 years, we have provided customers with exceptional and transformative maintenance solutions. We believe that working with leading-edge technology in our shops is just as important as being innovators in all areas of our business.
Working at GoRight is more than a career for our people. We are a place that lives our values and are committed to delivering exceptional results to our employees and customers. We take our values seriously and are committed to safety, quality, responsiveness, honesty, integrity, and personal initiative every day.
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is directly responsible for performing data entry for various accounting transactions and all AR functions including but not limited to posting, filing, batching, verifying, and reconciling transactions, maintaining, and updating financial spreadsheets. Interaction with customers and colleagues daily is required ensuring the company is represented both in a professional and courteous manner.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Process financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, posting and recording accounts receivable data.
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues.
- Facilitate payment of invoices due and aging accounts via statements and collection calls, interacting with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
- Generate reports detailing accounts receivable status.
- Review and advise credit limit for new customers for approval by CFO.
- Maintain all customer files.
- Backup for Billing Specialist and process miscellaneous invoice billings.
- Issue warranty invoices, Misc. AR invoices and ensure warranty receivables are monitored and kept current.
- Prepare periodic accounts receivable reports and analysis.
- Order office and coffee supplies.

Administration
- Prepare and post general journal entries.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist in supporting any audit requirements, as necessary.
- Ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
- Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its business partners.
- Ensure paperwork is detailed, accurate and timely.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Distribute office mail.
- Other work as may be defined.

Decision Making and Accountability
- Accounts Receivable and credit management are critical to cash flow. A/R turns and over 60 days past due must be kept to a minimum.
- Judgmental consideration during the preparation of schedules and reports.

Education
- College Diploma in Business or Accounting or another business-related diploma is preferred. OR
- Grade 12 with accounts receivable / bookkeeping experience

Skills and Experience
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Strong knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
- 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Reporting and analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel, (familiar with Microsoft Business Central, Cetaris an asset)
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to succeed.
- Positive attitude with professional and courteous demeanor.
- Embraces a growth and learning mindset.

At GoRight, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging that enables us to serve the diverse needs of our community effectively. As part of our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, we value applicants who have demonstrated a similar dedication and recognize the importance of diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise in achieving our mission.