Accounts Receivable Clerk

Rising Edge Group•Calgary, AB

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specializing in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on. Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first. Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor and Financial Controller, the Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for tasks relating to the generation, review, approval, distribution and tracking of client billing. Responsibilities include maintaining job cost details to support billing, AR subledgers and credit balances as well as resolving account irregularities. This position is also responsible to administer claims, refunds, adjustments and other accounting transaction related to A/R management. This position is responsible to interact with customers to provide billing information and support to facilitate swift payment of invoices.

Requirements

Data oriented with strong attention to detail
Familiar with accounting system concepts
Strong data management skills using Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, etc)
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines
1-3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably in construction, service, or other industries with billable hours
Accounting diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Prior experience working with/interpreting contract terms and conditions would be an asset
Working knowledge of ViewPoint Construction Software would be an asset

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Financial Controller to maintain collection goals.
Prepare, scan and perform necessary revisions to invoices and send them to the clients
Ensure integrity of data and strict confidentiality of financial records as they relate to the company and its customers
Maintain up to date knowledge of customer contract billing terms, and perform quality control checks on invoices prepared by the project team in advance of posting to the ledger
Distribute approved billing to customers through requested channels (i.e. email, portal, etc.)
Receive third party payments, prepare and process receipts (cash, cheque, credit and other forms of payment) for customers as needed
Post and reconcile customer payments to general ledgers.
Post A/R data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, and other documentation
Support investigation and resolution of payment discrepancies
Review all credit balances, refunds and adjustments, and apply adjustments and/or corrections to corporate billing records
Ensure that business processes support creation of appropriate job cost records to enable accurate billing, identifying issues to supervisor when necessary
Set up new billing templates for newly awarded MSA’s or contracts where applicable.
Ensure timely billing of Intercompany costs, including due to/ due from, and engineering services to other divisions
Organize and maintain retention files for required period of time
Other accounts receivable related responsibilities