Accounts Receivable Accountant

Burlington, ON

$27-$30/hour

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role

Our client is a well-established organization based in Burlington, known for its collaborative team culture and fast-paced environment. They are currently seeking a Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant to support their finance team during a busy period.

This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with large volumes of data, and collaborating closely with internal teams. The AR Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate receivables, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding balances.

This is a full-time, fully in-office position, Monday to Friday.

Advantages

• Competitive hourly rate of $27–$30/hour, based on experience
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Three-month temporary opportunity with potential to extend or convert
• Hands-on exposure to core accounting and AR functions
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Great opportunity to strengthen AR and month-end experience

Responsibilities

• Post and apply daily customer payments accurately
• Create and process credit and debit notes
• Follow up with customers regarding payment status on open invoices
• Reconcile customer accounts and perform customer portal checks
• Verify and maintain customer resale certificates
• Prepare bank reconciliations and credit card transactions
• Resolve accounts receivable issues and respond to internal and external inquiries
• Prepare journal entries and support general ledger accuracy
• Assist with tax filings for various government agencies
• Support end-of-month closing procedures
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as required

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Full Cycle Accounts Receivable, Accounting, or a related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with large volumes of financial data
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; ERP experience is considered an asset
• Adaptable, dependable, and collaborative team player

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