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About the Role

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of customer payments, collections, intercompany transactions, credit card payments, and pre-authorized payment programs. This role supports the organization's financial operations by ensuring compliance with internal controls and contributing to efficient cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain customer payment files and spreadsheets for accurate processing and automated uploads.
• Process, apply, and reconcile customer payments, ensuring proper allocation to customer accounts.
• Set up, maintain, and update customer payment profiles, including recurring payment schedules and pre-authorized payment arrangements.
• Reconcile payment transactions against bank statements and accounting records, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Monitor failed, declined, or disputed transactions and work with customers and internal departments to achieve prompt resolution.
• Contact customers regarding outstanding balances, declined payments, or account issues.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized records of all payment transactions and applications.
• Provide month-end reporting, reconciliations, and audit support to the Accounts Receivable and Accounting teams.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions, including invoices, payments, adjustments, and fund allocations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and affiliated entities to investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support compliance with company policies, internal controls, accounting procedures, and audit requirements.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, reconciliations, and reports required for internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen accounts receivable and accounting operations.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• College diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, cash application, collections, or a related accounting function.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Acumatica, or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• QuickBooks
• Sage
• Acumatica
• ERP systems
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Accounting principles
• Accounts receivable processes
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship building
• Time management
• Meeting deadlines

Location

• Ontario

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 2 years of experience

Education Level

• College diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive Group benefits
• Educational assistance program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Social events

About the Company

• Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry.
• Our goal is to partner with our customers, to ensure their building, and the people in them are safe.
• CFLS is a caring company who values our staff.
• CFLS is local and is part of the community.
• CFLS is a full-service fire protection contractor.
• A great working environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Equal Opportunity

• Classic Fire + Life Safety is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence.
• We believe in integration and equal opportunity.
• We are also committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• No part of our hiring process uses AI or automated screening technology, all candidate reviews and applications are evaluated manually and hiring decisions are completed by human staff, to ensure a fair and transparent assessment.