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Accounting Specialist - AR and AP

Accounting Specialist - AR and AP

TollosBarrie, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Company

Tollos is a privately held safe patient handling company that manufactures, installs, and supports patient lifts in the acute and long-term care markets. Head office locate din Barrie, Ontario with employees across North America and 30+ years in business.

Job Overview

The Accounting Specialist – AR and AP, is responsible for AR collections, accurately processing transactions, maintaining customer and vendor relations, ensuring compliance with regulations, collaborating with teams for process improvement, and participating in month-end closing activities.

Responsibilities :

  • Collections : Proactively contact customers via phone and email to drive collections and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
  • Daily Cash Receipts : Post cash receipts, manage credit memos, and maintain customer master data in all legal entities.
  • Account Reconciliation : Perform customer account reconciliations and maintain accounts receivable files and records.
  • Period End Close : Support the period-end close and year-end process, including AR and AP subledger closures and intercompany transactions.
  • Invoice Discrepancies : Resolve invoice issues by liaising with customers and internal associates.
  • Ensure AP invoices are coded and posted appropriately.
  • Process payments for approved invoices via EFT, wire transfers, credit card and cheques.
  • Verify and match all source documents (invoices, purchase orders, and receipts) to ensure accurate posting in NAV.
  • Process employee expense reports per company policies, verifying supporting documentation and approval.
  • Continuous evaluation of current policies and recommendations for process improvements
  • Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and information.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience with collections, invoicing, and / or accounts receivable
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Experience with NAV considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles
  • Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to analyze large sets of data.
  • High degree of familiarity with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions