Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

Join an expanding manufacturing team where you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of the AR function, strengthen collections, and contribute to the company’s continued growth.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to take ownership of the customer receivables cycle. This position combines hands-on accounting with credit management, collections, reporting, and cross-functional problem-solving.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Own the day-to-day accounts receivable cycle, from invoicing through cash application and account reconciliation
• Drive timely collections by reviewing aging reports, identifying risks, and following up on outstanding balances
• Maintain accurate customer profiles, credit information, payment terms, and credit limits within the ERP system
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies involving pricing, freight, shipments, quantities, and documentation
• Prepare and process customer credit and debit memos
• Reconcile customer accounts and ensure outstanding items are cleared promptly
• Prepare AR aging, trial balance, cash collection, and cash flow reports for management
• Assist with month-end close, audits, and financial reporting
• Partner with Shipping and Warehouse teams to ensure shipment information flows accurately into customer invoicing
• Provide cross-functional support to Accounts Payable, vendor reconciliations, and general accounting as required
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, collections effectiveness, and account accuracy

What You Bring

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on AR and collections experience, ideally within a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Strong knowledge of invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, collections, and credit management
• Experience working with an ERP system
• Strong Excel capabilities and confidence working with financial data and reports
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and customers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.