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Accounts Receivable Clerk - 22 Month Contract
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About the role
Why Choose Us:
We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
General Description:
Waste Connections of Canada is looking for an ambitious accounting professional to join our team as an Accounts Receivable Clerk. Reporting to the District Controller, the successful applicant will be responsible for the full cycle of Accounts Receivable, resolving AR issues, completing special projects, and providing general support to the Finance Team and our clients in Hamilton, Ontario. This position is 100% in-person and remote work is not available. As an Accounts Receivable Clerk with us the minimum responsibilities are:
- Process and post customer payments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Investigate and resolve customer billing inquiries and discrepancies.
- Prepare and process AR journal entries.
- Monitor and follow up on overdue accounts to ensure timely collections.
- Provide support and assistance to internal stakeholders in an efficient and timely manner.
- Perform customer account reconciliations and ensure statements are current.
- Maintain effective and timely communication with all internal/external stakeholders.
- Assist with the implementation and promotion of electronic invoicing and payment methods.
- Support month-end closing activities, including preparing AR aging reports and other related schedules.
- Assist in managing customer credit approvals and reviews.
- Participate in AR projects and process improvement initiatives.
What We Need From You:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Certificate or diploma in accounting or finance is an asset.
- Previous experience with accounts receivable processes, including cash application and collections.
- Strong understanding of debits and credits.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Open Invoice, D365) is preferred.
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
- A confident self-starter with excellent time management and the ability to work independently.
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements
What You’ll Get From Us:
- 22 Month Contract
- Competitive Wages: $50-55k annually + a collections bonus of up to $500.00 Monthly
- Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.WasteConnections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight.
WasteConnections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
About Waste Connections
Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.
We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.