Accounts Receivable Clerk

This booming boutique firm is looking for an accounts receivable clerk who will be responsible for managing accounts receivable and billing support and will offer support in opening files (e.g.: Master). He or she contributes to accurate financial data, timeliness and a professional customer experience.

The person sought will have great rigor, an ability to manage priorities and an impeccable customer approach.

DESCRIPTION
1. Accounts receivable / collection
- Ensure the follow-up of accounts receivable: reminders and phone calls;
- Produce and transmit monthly reports of accounts receivable to the persons responsible;
- Document and follow up on payment arrangements;
- Prepare bad debt forms for approval;
- Raise problematic cases and participate, as needed, in follow-up meetings;
- Records payments received from customers in the accounting system.

2. Support - opening files and conflict of interest searches
- Receive requests to open files and conduct searches for conflicts of interest, including consultation with the REQ. Record and transmit results in a timely manner;
- Prepare the relevant documentation (letter of mandate) when the file is opened and follow up with the lawyer in charge and the client;
- Proceed to open files in the computer system.

3. Support - Billing Team
- Verify invoices and transmit them to customers;
- Manage customer correspondence (balances, changes in contact details, requests for information, etc.);
- Update the follow-up files by manager and ensure internal reminders as needed;
- Coordinate requests related to trust funds (payment of bills, reimbursement of advances to clients, etc.);
- Provide support during peak periods (production of invoices).

DESIRED PROFILE
- Have a customer experience orientation and an ability to communicate with tact and professionalism;
- Rigour, discretion, attention to detail and excellent sense of organization and priority management;
- Ability to follow up effectively (courtesy and firmness), to document and involve the right stakeholders at the right time;
- Team player, ability to produce quality work within a tight deadline;
- Excellent command of French (oral and written); functional English;
- 1 to 3 years of experience in accounts receivable management;
- Experience in collecting (asset);
- Experience in a law firm or professional firm (strong asset).

What is offered to you
- A permanent full-time position (35 hours per week);
- A daytime work schedule from Monday to Friday;
- A hybrid position (teleworking and in person);
- A competitive salary;
- A group insurance program;
- An employee assistance program;
- An RRSP program with employer contribution;
- An annual wellness allowance;
- 15 to 20 days of vacation per year depending on experience;
- 8 personal days;
- A day off on your birthday.

Join the ranks of a dynamic team and put your interpersonal skills and compassion to good use! We look forward to getting to know you!