Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Burlington area,Ontario Canada,Accounting

The Role

Our client is a well-established organization with a strong presence in Burlington, offering a supportive and collaborative team environment. They are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to join their office on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting.

The AR Specialist will be responsible for posting and reconciling payments, following up with customers, preparing journal entries, and assisting with month-end closing procedures. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and adaptable, with 1–2 years of accounting or AR experience, or a recent graduate with an accounting-related education.

This is a full-time, fully in-office position based in Burlington. Hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Advantages

Hourly wage $20-$25 based on experience

Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:00 pm in Burlington

Three month temporary to permanent contract

Work with a personable and energetic team in a supportive, food-loving environment

Gain valuable experience in accounting

Responsibilities

Post and apply daily payments accurately

Create and process credit and debit notes

Follow up with customers on payment status for open invoices

Verify and maintain customer resale certificates

Reconcile customer accounts and perform portal checks

Prepare bank reconciliations and credit card transactions

Resolve AR-related issues and respond to customer inquiries

Prepare journal entries and assist with tax filings for government agencies

Support end-of-month closing procedures

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounting, or a related role (entry-level or recent graduates welcome)

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage large volumes of information

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to Business Central is an asset

Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities in a team-oriented environment

Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes is considered a nice-to-have


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