We are looking for an entry level Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Hamilton, Ontario on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day receivables activities while also assisting with selected HR coordination tasks, making it well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, support reporting timelines, and work collaboratively with internal teams to address payment-related matters.
Responsibilities: • Review open customer balances regularly and follow up on outstanding receivables to help keep accounts current. • Record incoming payments accurately and allocate funds to the appropriate invoices using methods such as cheques, EFTs, and wire transfers. • Compare account activity against customer records, investigate variances, and help resolve invoicing or payment discrepancies in a timely manner. • Prepare credit adjustments and supporting documentation when billing corrections are required. • Produce aging summaries and other receivables reports to support management oversight and decision-making. • Contribute to month-end and year-end accounting tasks by ensuring receivables information is complete, accurate, and up to date. • Partner with sales and customer service teams to address customer payment concerns and support issue resolution. • Monitor tariff-related invoices received from brokers and arrange customer billing when applicable. • Maintain vendor master data and keep related records accurate and current. • Assist with HR administration by coordinating onboarding activities and supporting employee training initiatives and annual survey processes.





- At least 1 years f experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or a related finance function. • Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliation, billing support, cash application, and collections activities with accuracy. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with financial information. • Ability to manage priorities independently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across finance, sales, customer service, and HR teams.

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📌 Accounts Receivable Clerk (Canada)
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