Accounts Receivable Clerk Full-time Job

Your direct manager creates a positive work atmosphere that motivates employees to perform their best, fosters loyalty, and promotes long-term organizational success.

Trained Well

Employees have access to cutting edge technological training opportunities, web training, and career development training, in addition to our in-house training programs and certifications that will develop your skills and advance your career. Professional development and training are part of our culture.

Paid Well

Our total compensation package offers job security, health, dental, EFAP, vision care and life insurance. Base salary range for an Accounts Receivable Clerk in this role is $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year (based on education and experience).

The Role

Under the supervision of the AR Manager, the AR Clerk is responsible to maintain customer accounts and receivable records, file, prepare, reconcile and process all matters relating to customer accounts in an accurate, effective and efficient professional manner. In addition to maintaining solid customer relations, the AR Clerk must be extremely organized, assertive, receptive and have strong communication skills. Must comply with established policies and procedures.

Account Receivables – this is 80% of where you will spend your time

• Update & Maintain all customer master file information.
• Monitor and collect Accounts Receivable to minimize the customer accounts that are/become past due, which includes contacting customer via telephone or e-mail to request payment.
• Ensure adherence to corporate credit policies and procedures for consistent handling of collection maters to maintain good customer relations
• Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
• Generating & Posting manual invoices
• Account Reconciliations (Including Cash accounts)
• Submission of customer invoices using 3rd party portals
• Sending invoices, statements and payment reminders to customers
• 70% of day will be spent communicating with customers on status of account.

Ad hoc projects - this is 40% of your time and really important work

• Daily deposit of cheques
• Submission of customer invoices using 3rd party portals
• Posting customer payments recording cash, check, and credit cards
• Sending invoices, statements, and payment reminders to customers
• Other accounting/finance projects as assigned by your Manager

Education

• CCP Designation or pursuing, is considered an asset

Experience

• 2-5 years experience with Account Receivable is required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Must be proficient in both spoken and written English
• Must be punctual, meticulous and reliable
• Courteous in manner to public and employees
• Experience in the heavy truck industry would be considered an asset

Personal Characteristics

• The extraordinary ability to connect with people, at all levels. Open, honest and trusting, it appears effortless for you to find the perfect words that bring ideas to life.
• Your communication style uses powerful stories to bring clarity to complex issues and situations.
• Confidently and calmly orchestrate people & plans. A big picture thinker who always begins with the end in mind.
• A high level of commitment and impeccable ethics combine to create your reputation as someone who is totally dependable.

3 Things To be successful as an Accounts Receivable Clerk

1. Internal drive & curiosity to get to Why

2. Always willing to help out

3. Never stop learning

We are New West Truck Centres, a trusted name in heavy-duty trucks since 2008. From two locations, weve grown into a network of dealerships, body shops and collision centres serving Alberta and interior British Columbia. We represent a wide range of heavy-duty trucks and parts brands, including Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Mitsubishi Fuso, Sport Chassis, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Autocar, and more.
Born from the vision of an integral leader who has worked in every aspect of the business, this comprehensive background fuels our passion for exceptional customer service, ensuring the best experience at all our locations in Calgary, Balzac, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook, and Taber.