Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job summary

Manage accounts receivable activities, including payment processing, cash application, collections, customer account maintenance, and resolving billing or payment discrepancies. Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, support month-end close, prepare reports, and use Workday and ProfitSword to maintain accurate financial records.

Job details

Bilingual Accounts Receivable Clerk | 2-Month Contract | Onsite | Montreal, QC Details Contract: 2 Months Schedule: Full-Time, Fully Onsite Location: Downtown Montreal, QC Industry: Hospitality / Hotel Rate: $24 - $28 The Opportunity We are seeking a detail-oriented Bilingual Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a leading hospitality organization in Downtown Montreal. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounts receivable professional who thrives in a fast-paced hotel environment and has strong experience with receivables management, reconciliations, and financial systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounts receivable records, supporting cash application activities, performing reconciliations, and ensuring timely collections. This role requires fluency in both English and French and offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading systems including Workday and ProfitSword (Brains). Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of customer payments. Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts to support collection efforts. Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy. Complete balance sheet reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities. Maintain accurate customer account records and resolve billing or payment issues. Process cash applications and ensure payments are properly allocated within accounting systems. Collaborate with internal departments to resolve account discrepancies and outstanding balances. Generate and review accounts receivable reports to support financial decision-making. Utilize Workday and ProfitSword (Brains) to manage financial data and reporting requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with internal accounting procedures. What You Bring 2+ years of accounts receivable experience. Previous experience performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, collections, and cash applications. Experience working within the hospitality, hotel, or service industry is considered an asset. Strong knowledge of Workday and ProfitSword (Brains) systems. Bilingual communication skills in English and French are required. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving issues. Ability to work independently in a fully onsite environment. What You Need to Do Now If you have a strong background in accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial systems and are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting represents an existing vacancy within the organization. The client name has been withheld at this stage of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Manage accounts receivable activities, including payment processing, cash application, collections, customer account maintenance, and resolving billing or payment discrepancies. Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, support month-end close, prepare reports, and use Workday and ProfitSword to maintain accurate financial records.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of accounts receivable experience, including reconciliation, collections, and cash application, with strong knowledge of Workday and ProfitSword (Brains). Candidates must be fluent in English and French, proficient in Excel, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently onsite; hospitality or service-industry experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Collections · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Cash application · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounts Receivable
• Collections
• Cash Application
• Bank Reconciliation
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Workday
• ProfitSword (Brains)
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Customer Account Management
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• English-French Bilingual Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Hospitality
• Administrative