ILSC Accounts Receivable Accounting Clerk

Role: Accounts Receivable Accounting Clerk

Reporting to: Financial Analytic Reporting, and Customer Relationship Manager

Location: Toronto, ON

Description: 

As a member of the Accounts Receivable accounting team, the Accounts Receivable Accounting Clerk is responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable duties including but are not limited to; ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

Job Duties: 

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients' billing issues
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports as required
• Other duties required

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes: 

• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (Netsuite Oracle)
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Intermediate level proficiency in MS Excel
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Education and Experience Required

• Successful completion of post-secondary education preferably in bookkeeping, accounting or related field or Completion of two years (first level) of a recognized professional accounting program (ex. Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting) or equivalent working experience
• 1-2 years administrative office/customer service experience is required
• Previous accounts receivable and/or accounting experience is preferred

Contact Information

While we thank all applications, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

About ELS, ILSC & Greystone College

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, and India, some of the world's most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 8 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, Australia.

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Education Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career, and higher education programs.

Our Core Values

PASSION: To enrich and transform people's lives

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity and diversity

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion and dignity

COLLABORATION: To build community and achieve more together

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly and ethically in everything we do

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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