We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Aurora, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will help maintain strong cash flow by overseeing receivables reporting, supporting collections activity, and ensuring accurate application of customer payments across multiple entities. The position works closely with finance, operations, and leadership teams to improve visibility into outstanding balances and strengthen overall accounts receivable performance.

Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain accounts receivable dashboards that provide timely visibility into aging, collection activity, and outstanding balances across multiple business entities.
• Prepare and circulate recurring management reports that summarize key receivables indicators, including overdue accounts, collection results, and trends affecting cash flow.
• Contact customers regarding past-due balances, monitor follow-up activity, and adapt collection approaches based on account status and business needs.
• Keep receivables tracking tools up to date so that high-priority and aged accounts are identified and addressed efficiently.
• Process and apply incoming payments accurately, investigate unapplied cash, and resolve misallocations on customer accounts.
• Record banking activity, complete bank reconciliations, and address discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to review disputed or aged receivables, gather supporting documentation, and escalate unresolved issues when required.
• Coordinate collection review meetings with business leaders, document outcomes, and recommend workflow or reporting improvements to enhance performance.
• Maintain supplier and master data records within the accounting system in line with internal control requirements and support month-end close activities as needed.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including IT and finance, to identify automation opportunities and streamline accounts receivable processes.
• Minimum 3 years of accounts receivable experience, including collections, cash application, and reconciliation activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience using accounting, ERP, or CRM platforms, with the ability to work effectively across integrated financial systems.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice processing, payment application, account reconciliation, and bank reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare reports, analyze receivables data, and track performance using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-division environments is considered an asset.
• Effective communication and customer service skills, with the ability to follow up professionally on outstanding balances and collaborate across departments.

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