Bilingual Account Receivable Specialist

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position will be responsible for performing the day-to-day processing of accounts receivable transactions such as processing of incoming payments, preparing invoices and credit notes, making collection calls and monitoring the accounts.

The successful applicant will:

• Collect, manage, and resolve outstanding invoices on past due accounts

• Process and post all cash receipts including cheques, credit card payments, EFTs, PAP’s and updates the daily cash report.

• Prepare bi-weekly AR Aging report

• Reconcile and invoice intercompany expenses

• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner

• Serves as back up for Senior AR Specialist when on vacation

We are seeking a candidate with the following attributes:

• College or University Degree (preferably Accounting or Finance related)

• Bilingual verbal and written skills (French and English)

• 5+ years of proven work experience in AR

• Skilled in Microsoft office (Excel, Word and Outlook)

• Ability to handle and resolve internal/external customer requests

• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to take initiative, resolve issues, provide solutions and recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Prior experience using Great Plains would be an asset.

Clarion is an equal-opportunity employer