Accounts Receivable and Collections Clerk

Location: Ontario, On-site

Language: English, professional written and spoken communication required

 

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a fast-moving organization in the transportation and freight sector where accuracy, follow-through, and relationship-building truly matter. As an Accounts Receivable and Collections Clerk, you will play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow while supporting multiple business entities within a high-volume environment.

You will work closely with finance colleagues, operations teams, and external customers, becoming a trusted point of contact for resolving invoice issues and ensuring timely payment. If you enjoy problem-solving, juggling priorities, and seeing the tangible impact of your work each day, this role offers meaningful responsibility and stability within a well-established industry.

 

What’s in it for You

You will be part of a collaborative team that values accountability, precision, and mutual support. This organization offers exposure to multi-company accounting operations, hands-on learning, and the chance to deepen your expertise in transportation-focused receivables and collections. It is a workplace that values reliability, clear communication, and continuous improvement.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You will manage high-volume collection activities by phone and email, supporting over 200 customers across four companies.
• You will investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, disputes, and short payments with accuracy and professionalism.
• You will review third-party audit and payment platforms such as CASS, DTA, Nulogx, and NTS to confirm payment status.
• You will process credit card payments and distribute invoices through email, mail, and digital upload systems.
• You will support accounting administration tasks as needed, contributing to smooth day-to-day finance operations.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• Transportation or freight industry experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in accounts receivable and collections.
• Strong proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word in a business environment.
• Detail-oriented mindset with proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• College diploma required, an Accounting diploma is considered an asset.
• Experience with LTL400 considered an asset. 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.