Accounts Receivable Specialist
Job Description
Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That’s why we’re always: Searching for top talent; Striving for new heights; and Succeeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.
Who Are We?
In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We’ll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.
Who Are You?
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for customer service, accounts receivable, and credit administration for all Weldco-Beales sites. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the role will maintain accurate customer accounts, ensure timely collection of payments, and support the finance team with various tasks. Additionally, the Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for performing invoicing and CC reconciliation.
What Will You Do?
Customer Service
- Maintains good customer relations
- Responds to customer inquiries promptly and efficiently
- Investigates and solves clerical accounting problems related to accounts
- Conducts follow up with customers if necessary
Accounts Receivable
- Calculates, codes, and processes documents related to accounts such as invoices, credit memos, account statements, and others
- Enters cash receipts daily to update accounts receivable sub-ledger
- Reconciles the accounts receivable sub-ledger to general ledger accounts
- Researches and processes charge backs, returned checks, and returned products
- Traces source and corrects customer accounts for errors in billing rates, misapplied credits, or identifying information, such as name and address change received from customer
- Reconciles customer statements and reports discrepancies and problems with accounts
- Sets up liens on customers when applicable
Credit Administration
- Conducts credit investigations and collects delinquent accounts of customers
- Investigates and verifies the financial status and reputation of prospective customers applying for credit
- Prepares documents to substantiate findings
- Recommends rejection or approval of applications
Clerical Support
- Performs related clerical duties or special projects
- Performs filing and maintenance of record systems
- Reception relief, when necessary
Sound Familiar?
Education
- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: Diploma in Business, Accounting, or Bookkeeping
Experience
- Required: Minimum 3 years of directly related experience
- Preferred: 5 years of directly related experience
Certifications / Licenses
- Business Administration diploma preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAOs)
- Strong understanding of financial documents and accounting procedures
- Knowledge of contract law, manufacturing industry practices, and basic economics
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient computer and data-entry abilities
- Strong English communication skills
- Effective interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, and time-management skills
- High attention to detail, strong work ethics, and adherence to company policies
- Ability to follow instructions, work methodically, and use sound judgment
Bonus Round!
Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be the best version of yourself:
- Multiple schedule options with shorter work weeks
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching
- Education and apprenticeship support including EI top-up payments
- A workplace the prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.
- Rewards:
- monthly incentive program with monetary rewards
- service awards in 5-year increments
- company/team events
- personal growth
- career advancement opportunities
Vacancy Status:
This position is currently occupied and is being recruited for a replacement.
Work Location: In person
What Do You Think?
If your interest is piqued, we’d love to hear from you. Submit an application and show us what you’re made of. While we love to chat, time isn’t on our side, so only shortlisted candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Just a Quick Heads-Up!
To help us keep things moving and make sure we give every application a fair look, we may use a little help from AI during the initial resume screening process. It’s just a tool to help us match your experience with the role. No AI is making big decisions in this very human-centric process!
Real people are still very much part of every step, especially when it comes to interviews and final decisions. If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!
Weldco Companies is a subsidiary of IDC (Inuvialuit Development Corporation) and is 100% Inuvialuit owned. Weldco provides Employment and Career Development opportunities for its beneficiaries and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Weldco’s goal is for our employees to be as diverse as our products. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation at any point throughout this process we will work with you to meet your needs.
Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within Weldco or IDC. Your interest in Weldco is appreciated. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
