Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Brampton, ON (Hybrid, 4 days on-site, 1 day remote)

Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Duration: 3-month contract with potential for extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Start Date: ASAP

 

About the Opportunity

Are you an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers and people? A leading organization in the Canadian retail sector is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join its collaborative accounting team on a 3-month contract, with potential for extension.

This is a great opportunity to strengthen your hands-on AR and accounting experience in a fast-paced environment. You'll work closely with internal teams and external vendors, helping ensure accurate financial records, timely payments, and smooth day-to-day accounting operations.

 

What's In It for You

• Gain valuable accounting experience within a large, established Canadian organization.

• Join a supportive, collaborative team where communication and initiative are valued.

• Build your expertise in high-volume accounts receivable and month-end accounting processes.

• Enjoy a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule with a hybrid work arrangement and potential for contract extension.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You'll generate and process customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

• You'll manage incoming payments, collections, and customer account reconciliations.

• You'll communicate professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payment discrepancies and account inquiries.

• You'll support month-end AR activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.

• You'll use Excel to organize financial data, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.

• You'll collaborate with accounting colleagues and other business teams to support daily financial operations.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous hands-on Accounts Receivable and accounting experience, ideally in a high-volume environment.

• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence communicating directly with vendors.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience with SAP, retail, transportation, or supply chain accounting is 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.