Billing Clerk jobs in Brampton, ON

Job Description

Fulltime, 9-5, M-F

Must be able to communicate in basic Chinese and English.

Growing wholesale company, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing customer payments, maintaining accurate account records, resolving payment discrepancies, and supporting the overall efficiency of the accounts receivable function. This role offers exposure to major customer accounts, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all payment vouchers received by email and regular mail.
• Accurately post customer payments, credits, deductions, and adjustments on a daily basis.
• Process high-volume payment vouchers by summarizing transactions, organizing data using spreadsheets, and entering information into the accounting system while verifying accuracy before applying payments.
• Print, organize, and file payment vouchers and supporting documentation in the appropriate customer account files.
• Maintain daily bank payment records for all incoming payments.
• Access customer portals to retrieve payment reports and supporting documentation, summarize transactions, organize information in spreadsheets, and accurately apply payments within the accounting system.
• Record customer deductions and payments, match payments to the appropriate invoices and deductions, and link all related transactions within the system.
• Maintain currency-specific payment tracking spreadsheets to confirm receipt of all customer payments.
• Monitor email for e-Transfer payments, accept incoming transfers, save confirmation records, and accurately record transactions in the accounting system.
• Apply all Visa, Mastercard, and debit card payments to customer accounts on a daily basis and ensure each payment is linked to the corresponding invoice.
• Reconcile all credit card transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding balances, payment discrepancies, deductions, and variances.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with customers and internal departments to resolve payment-related inquiries and account discrepancies.
• Follow up on outstanding customer statements and assist in the collection of overdue accounts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of accounts receivable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong experience with cash application, payment posting, account reconciliations, credit processing, and payment allocation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large customer accounts with high transaction volumes.
• Experience supporting collections activities and resolving customer account issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong analytical, investigative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Strong systems aptitude and the ability to quickly learn new processes and technologies.

What We Offer

At our firm, you'll become part of a stable and growing Canadian company that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We offer meaningful responsibilities, exposure to major customer accounts and high-volume transactions, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on our financial operations. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment, ongoing learning opportunities, and the chance to grow within a key accounting function.

Language

English & Mandarin

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 – 44.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Language:

• Chinese (required)

Work Location: In person