Opportunity
Smart & Biggar is currently looking for an Accounts Receivable Team Lead to join our National Finance Team.

In this role, you will support the day-to-day operations of the AR team. This includes guiding colleagues, reviewing work, and stepping in where needed to keep things moving. The Accounts Receivable Team Lead is primarily responsible for overseeing the processing of payments, trust administration, and providing hands-on support to the team.

Responsibilities

Process incoming wire and cheque payments, post to client accounts, and distribute monthly statements

Correspond with clients regarding missing payment information and investigate credits, arranging refunds where appropriate

Complete vendor forms and banking confirmations as requested

Oversee trust activities ensuring compliance with applicable law society requirements, including review of trust reporting prior to submission

Review and remove duplicate WIP entries and approve cost write-downs in accordance with the Delegation of Authority

Review team write-off and refund requests for completeness prior to submission

Maintain communication with the Manager and Director of Finance on unapplied and unallocated funds





Liaise with Operations on AR processes and invoice-related issues

Collaborate with the Manager and colleagues to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements

Other duties necessary to support the Finance team, as assigned

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience

Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable or a related finance function

Strong understanding of internal controls, finance procedures, and a track record of identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical solutions

Experience mentoring or guiding colleagues in a team setting

Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas; experience with Concur and/or Elite 3E is an asset

Able to manage competing priorities in a quick‑paced, high‑volume environment with robust attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

Compensation
The base salary for this role will be positioned between $70,000 and $80,000, taking into consideration factors such as location, job-related knowledge, prior experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
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📌 Accounts Receivable Team Lead Ontario
🏢 Smart & Biggar
📍 Ontario