Coquitlam, BC (on-site, transit accessible)

$70,000 - $85,000

ABOUT US
STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm specializing in Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Operations, and Technology. We pride ourselves on a transparent, genuine, and consultative approach. Our proactive recruitment strategy enables us to connect with high-caliber professionals for specialized and often hard-to-fill roles. Our philosophy centers on deeply understanding both client and candidate motivations, requirements, and objectives.

THE ROLE
Our client, an integrated fleet technology and hardware provider based in Coquitlam, is seeking an Senior AR Specialist responsible for overseeing the end-to-end AR function, including billing, collections, cash application, and customer account management. This role ensures timely cash collection, strong aging control, and accurate reconciliation of the AR subledger to the general ledger, while partnering closely with sales, operations, and finance. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Accounting Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform daily AR activities including invoicing, collections, and cash application

Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding invoices and drive reduction in overdue balances

Monitor aging reports and elevate high-risk or delinquent accounts

Maintain strong collection discipline while preserving customer relationships

Review AR aging, DSO, and collection performance metrics





Ensure AR subledger reconciles accurately to the general ledger on a monthly basis

Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unapplied cash, and billing issues

Support month-end close with accruals, reporting inputs, and variance analysis

Partner with sales, customer service, and operations teams to resolve billing disputes and improve cash flow

Act as escalation point for complex customer issues

Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to support timely collections

Identify and implement improvements in billing, collections, and cash application processes

Strengthen internal controls over AR and ensure compliance with company policies

Support ERP enhancements and automation initiatives

Actively contribute to working capital optimization initiatives

Provide insights and forecasts related to cash collections and AR trends

Collaborate with finance leadership on cash flow planning and risk assessment

REQUIREMENTS

4+ years experience in progressive AR/Collections

Solid knowledge of AR processes, aging management, and credit risk

Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Expandable)

Sharp attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset

Experience in a multi-entity or multi-currency environment

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

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📌 Senior AR Specialist (British Columbia)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 British Columbia