Accounts Receivable & Collections Team Lead - Halifax, NS
Top Benefits
About the role
Come work with us!
We are not your average law firm.
At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients – and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.
Our goal is to continue to invest in people who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, your whole unique self will belong.
In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness, and a competitive compensation & benefits package.
A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
- A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and “flex days”
- A top rate flexible health and dental plan
- An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
- A “Dress for your Day” policy
- Social events and staff retreats
- A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect
If this sounds like a work environment you’d thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a Accounts Receivable & Collections Team Lead to join our Finance team based in the Firm’s Halifax, NS office.
Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Close Date : October 16th, 2025
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Director, Finance the AR & Collections Team Lead will manage and support the daily operations of the Firm’s AR and Collections functions.
In this leadership role, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing payment posting, account reconciliation, and collections processes, while ensuring a high standard of service in both internal and external communications. The AR & Collections Team Lead will guide and mentor the AR & Collections team, manage workload distribution, and handle scheduling, attendance, and payroll input through ADP. A key part of the role involves monitoring aging reports, proactively addressing overdue accounts, and overseeing client bankruptcy processes where applicable.
The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance efficiency and elevate the client experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining AR policies, procedures, and internal controls, as well as preparing detailed metrics and reports for senior leadership.
Additionally, the AR & Collections Team Lead will play an important role in supporting month-end and year-end close activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lockup, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
If you possess an in-depth understanding of AR processes, financial systems (such as ADP and ERP platforms), and have strong Excel skills, this might be the right opportunity for you!
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Collections, including a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
At Stewart McKelvey, we are committed to a workplace where you truly belong. We celebrate and respect the unique identities, perspectives, and experiences that each person brings, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued as part of our firm.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.
Interested Candidates:
For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format .
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.
About Stewart McKelvey
Stewart McKelvey is Atlantic Canada’s largest full-service law firm with six offices across four provinces. Named 2021 Atlantic Canada Law Firm of the Year at the Canadian Law Awards, we are leaders in providing the valued legal advice and innovative solutions clients need to solve their challenges now and in the future. By thinking forward, we guide our clients with a forward focus by solving their business challenges, avoiding future risks and identifying new opportunities. We lead clients and the practice of law forward.
Accounts Receivable & Collections Team Lead - Halifax, NS
Top Benefits
About the role
Come work with us!
We are not your average law firm.
At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients – and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.
Our goal is to continue to invest in people who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, your whole unique self will belong.
In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness, and a competitive compensation & benefits package.
A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
- A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and “flex days”
- A top rate flexible health and dental plan
- An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
- A “Dress for your Day” policy
- Social events and staff retreats
- A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect
If this sounds like a work environment you’d thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a Accounts Receivable & Collections Team Lead to join our Finance team based in the Firm’s Halifax, NS office.
Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Close Date : October 16th, 2025
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Director, Finance the AR & Collections Team Lead will manage and support the daily operations of the Firm’s AR and Collections functions.
In this leadership role, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing payment posting, account reconciliation, and collections processes, while ensuring a high standard of service in both internal and external communications. The AR & Collections Team Lead will guide and mentor the AR & Collections team, manage workload distribution, and handle scheduling, attendance, and payroll input through ADP. A key part of the role involves monitoring aging reports, proactively addressing overdue accounts, and overseeing client bankruptcy processes where applicable.
The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance efficiency and elevate the client experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining AR policies, procedures, and internal controls, as well as preparing detailed metrics and reports for senior leadership.
Additionally, the AR & Collections Team Lead will play an important role in supporting month-end and year-end close activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lockup, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
If you possess an in-depth understanding of AR processes, financial systems (such as ADP and ERP platforms), and have strong Excel skills, this might be the right opportunity for you!
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Collections, including a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
At Stewart McKelvey, we are committed to a workplace where you truly belong. We celebrate and respect the unique identities, perspectives, and experiences that each person brings, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued as part of our firm.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.
Interested Candidates:
For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format .
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.
About Stewart McKelvey
Stewart McKelvey is Atlantic Canada’s largest full-service law firm with six offices across four provinces. Named 2021 Atlantic Canada Law Firm of the Year at the Canadian Law Awards, we are leaders in providing the valued legal advice and innovative solutions clients need to solve their challenges now and in the future. By thinking forward, we guide our clients with a forward focus by solving their business challenges, avoiding future risks and identifying new opportunities. We lead clients and the practice of law forward.