Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Safe Fleet•Coquitlam, BC
•$70,000 - $85,000
About The Position
The Senior AR Specialist is 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of progressive AR / collections experience
- Strong knowledge of AR processes, aging management, and credit risk
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Expandable, SAP, NetSuite)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Process improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a multi-entity or multi-currency environment
- Background in distribution or technology-enabled services
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 escalate 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
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Fair and equitable hiring practices
- Culture of inclusivity and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
