Position Overview
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for full cycle accounts receivable handling to ensure the efficient collection of customer payments across the Hindson Group of companies. This includes the approved use of credit, payment collection and statistical reporting consistent with Hindson Marina’s policies, Ministry guidelines and accreditation standards. The position will be based in Penetanguishene.
Essential Job Functions
· Accounts receivable on-boarding including credit risk evaluation
· Payment collection
· Due dates monitoring and application of late payment charges
· Payment terms enforcement
· Customer account reconciliations
· Statements generation
· Interco reconciliations
· Journal entry posting
· Statistical reporting
· Dispute management of customers' complaints or concerns
· Store, update and retrieve financial data
· Provide information and recommendations to management, as required
· Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
· Perform other general accounting duties and all other duties as requested by Management
Other Skills and Abilities
· Ability to work well with others
· Ability to follow oral and written instructions
· Decisive and persistent with high degree of business acumen
· Highly effective dispute management skills both verbal and in writing
· Ability to remain constructive and optimistic
· Ability to see tasks through to successful completion
· Continually strive to meet the Hindson Marina standard of customer experience
· Follow, understand and practice all Hindson Marina policies and procedures (ex: workplace health and safety, environmental, human resources, etc.)
Requirements
· Post-secondary education in Accounting and/or Business
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounts receivable and collections
· Solid understanding and experience in accounts receivable as well as general bookkeeping
· Strong knowledge of accounting software, such as QuickBooks
· Must have proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
· Fully G Licensed Driver, as day travel is required
· Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
· Organizational skills and ability to prioritize
· Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
· Must work well as a team or individually
· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
· Highest level of professionalism, excellent use of judgement and active safeguarding of company assets
· Detail-oriented and works with an exceptionally high degree of accuracy
· Experience with Lightspeed EVO is an asset
· Experience in the marine industry is an asset
Working Conditions
· Stand, sit, bend, lift and walk
· Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting and pulling
· Travel to other sites is required
Benefits
· Group Benefits (FT Perm)
· Employee Discounts
· On-site parking
· Uniform provided
· Comprehensive training
· Competitive wages
· Company events
· Gorgeous waterfront!
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What accounting software programs do you have experience with?
- Do you have a valid drivers license and a clean abstract?
Experience:
- Accounts receivable/collections: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
