We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join an engineering organization in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This short-term assignment will support the receivables team during a staffing gap and focuses on maintaining timely collections and steady cash flow. The successful candidate will work on-site during regular business hours and contribute robust communication, follow-up, and organizational skills in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities:

- Reach out to customers regarding overdue balances, with a particular focus on accounts that are more than 90 days past due.
- Handle a high volume of collection activity each month, including outbound calls, email follow-ups, and documentation of account status updates.
- Review customer accounts to confirm outstanding amounts, payment history, and collection priorities before initiating contact.
- Apply received payments accurately and assist with reconciling account activity to ensure records remain current.
- Support billing and receivables processes by investigating discrepancies and helping resolve issues that delay payment.
- Maintain clear and detailed notes on collection efforts, commitments to pay, and next steps for follow-up.
- Collaborate with internal contacts to escalate complex collection matters and keep workflows moving during the transition period.
- Contribute to daily on-site operations by providing dependable coverage for core accounts receivable activities throughout the contract term.
- Previous experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a related accounting support role.




- Demonstrated ability to manage commercial collections and follow up consistently on overdue accounts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a detail-oriented approach to customer interactions.
- Working knowledge of account reconciliation, billing, cash applications, and cash collection practices.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence using Excel for tracking, reporting, and account review.
- Reliable availability to work on-site during regular business hours.
- Solid attention to detail and the ability to stay organized while handling a high volume of collection activities.

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📌 Accounts Receivable Clerk (South Vancouver)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 South Vancouver