R.W. Tomlinson Limited is seeking an organized, detail-oriented candidate with strong interpersonal skills to join our accounting team as an Accounts Receivable Administrator for a 1-year contract. The Accounts Receivable Administrator is responsible for general accounts receivable administration duties for the Tomlinson Group of Companies. This position requires significant collaboration with other Tomlinson entities and team members.

This position is full time in office in Ottawa ON.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage collection activities (calls and/or written correspondence) utilizing established policies & procedures

• Review and recommend credit worthiness of both existing and new customers

• Assist with delivering invoices to customers if required

• Compile appropriate information to support refunds and adjustments

• Participate in regular AR reviews with team members and report on AR status (AR summary, suspended customers, action item review, etc.)

• Provide professional customer service while trying to resolve client discrepancies/issues

• Responsible for customer account reconciliations (external and related party)

• Accountable for reducing delinquency of customer accounts in a goal-oriented organization

• Enlist the efforts of Sales and Senior Management when necessary to accelerate the collection process

• Must communicate & follow-up effectively with Sales department regarding customer accounts on a timely basis

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with both external and internal customers

• Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the organization

• Perform deposits and process cash receipts in multiple systems across all divisions

• Contribute to the Accounts Receivable team as necessary to ensure deadlines are met

• Enlist the efforts of Sales and Senior Management when necessary to accelerate the collection process

• Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the organization

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standard office environment

• Additional hours may be required during the month-end, quarter-end or year-end reporting cycles

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years of related industry and financial experience with preference given to those with experience working in a mid to large company with a high volume of transactions
• Work requires willingness to sometimes work a flexible schedule
• Strong attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of MS office: Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong interpersonal/ communication skills with the ability to work effectively with different levels of the organization

TOMLINSON OFFERS:

• Competitive wages

• Bonus programs

• Employer paid health and dental benefits

• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement benefits program

• Family-oriented team environment

• Employee discounts and other rewards programs

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.