Company Name: Merrithew International

Job Title: Account Receivable and Accounts Payable Clerk

Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

Category: Full time – Permanent

Position Location: Scarborough Ontario, Tapscott Office

Opportunity: This is a new role in the organization

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

About Merrithew Merrithew® is the global leader in mind-body education and equipment. Founded in 1988, the company has trained more than 80,000 instructors and partners worldwide, developed six innovative education programs— STOTT PILATES®, ZENGA®, Total Barre®, Halo® Training, Merrithew Fascial Movement and CORE™ Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training™— and has produced an extensive line of professional and at-home equipment and accessories for personal and professional use.

Join Merrithew in its mission to inspire people worldwide to lead healthier lives through premium education programs and cutting-edge equipment. With a focus on world-class education and industry-leading equipment, Merrithew is dedicated to promoting optimal fitness and wellness for all.

Our Core Values These are the values that guide our daily actions, decisions, and how we work with one another and our customers:

• Community – Culture of belonging, encourage connections and engagement
• Passion – Be present, enthusiastic, energetic, committed to purpose, inspiring
• Boldness – Act with courage, change the norm, never settle for “just ok”
• Customer-Centric – Our Vision is fulfilled through our Trainers, Partners and end-customers.
• Accountability – Act like owners, own the results
• Innovation – Delivering the best, highest-quality products, programs and services

Position Overview We are currently looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-rounded individual looking to develop their accounting career. In the role of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Clerk , the primary focus is on the day-to-day Accounts Receivable support including cash posting, customer statement reconciliations, creation of credit notes and follow up support. In addition, this candidate will provide support to the Accounts payable team, including invoice entry, PO matching, account reconciliation review and filing support. This role is ideally suited towards an individual with Sage 300 experience, along with Accounts Receivable experience looking to expand their accounting and finance skills.

Responsibilities Accounts Receivable

• Apply daily cash receipts (EFT, wire, cheques, credit card)
• With direction from the A/R coordinator, monitor A/R aging balances, follow up on overdue accounts and communicate to internal or external parties
• Distribution/ mailing of customer invoices and monthly statements; issue credit notes
• Prepare daily bank deposits
• Assist with handling customer inquiries regarding billing issues and payment discrepancies
• Assist with month-end duties

Accounts Payable

• Confirm and organize supporting documents match (purchase order, goods receipt, supplier invoice)
• Vendor invoice entry
• Follow up internally for invoice approvals and on disputed items
• Review vendor statements, determine invoice status, and communicate internally and or with Vendors
• Assist with filing necessary payables documents
• Gather support and organize for weekly cheque runs

Skills

• 3+ years’ of experience in Accounts Receivable and or Accounts Payable role
• Proficiency with MS Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with AccPac/ Sage 300 ERP or similar ERP platform
• Customer focused attitude with strong coordination and organizational skills, work ethic and attention to detail
• Takes ownership of tasks and sees them through to completion
• General accounting knowledge including accounts receivables, account reconciliation, and analysis is an asset
• Experience with major retail customers is an asset

Merrithew may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human review. All final hiring decisions are made by Merrithew’s recruitment team.

Merrithew is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Merrithew is committed to providing a barrier-free access workplace. If you need accommodation at any stage of your application, or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us "careers@merrithew.com"

Merrithew is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our organization respects and follows the letter and spirit of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other code grounds