Accounts Receivable Specialist

Burlington, ON

$20-$25/hour

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. 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 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
• Temporary 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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