Accounts Receivable Specialist (18-Month Contract – Maternity Leave Coverage)

Location: Aurora, ON (Onsite)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract: 18-Month Maternity Leave Coverage, with potential for permanent conversion

Hours: 40-45 per week

Hourly Rate: $30-35/hr (based on previous years of experience)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a rapidly growing organization in the consumer goods sector, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team on an 18 month maternity leave contract. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of collections, credit approvals, and customer payment applications, supporting both Canadian and U.S. operations.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing a variety of customer relationships, and brings strong communication and organizational skills.

What You'll Do:

• Manage accounts receivable for multiple sales channels, including specialty and U.S. operations.
• Perform collections and follow-up on overdue accounts with professionalism and persistence.
• Process and apply customer payments; reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review and approve credit applications in line with company policies.
• Maintain AR documentation and reporting to support the Controller and finance leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address billing discrepancies or deduction issues.

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of accounts receivable or credit/collections experience.
• Background in consumer products, distribution, or retail industries preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills — confident, diplomatic, and resilient.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Proficient with accounting software (QuickBooks Desktop experience an asset) and EDI invoicing systems.
• Process-oriented with a disciplined approach to AR management.

Next Steps

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. After reviewing applications, we will contact selected candidates to schedule a convenient time for an interview. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our commitment is to create an environment where every candidate has equal access to opportunities and feels valued and respected.

Clarity Recruitment is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

Job# 3473389