CLERK, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & COLLECTION

Job Opening Number: 107173 Job Requisition Number: 482 Number of Positions: 1 Job Type: Union Job Code: Clerk, Accnts Rcv & Collection Department: CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES Division: Finance Starting Salary: $1,113.00 per week Job Grade: 008 Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R) Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week Location: City Hall Posting Date: 08/10/2026 Closing Date: 08/24/2026 Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address. External and internal applicants are now being considered. POSITION DUTIES Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Collections, responsible for the administration and collection of general accounts receivable including data entry of invoices in the general ledger and in the collection software, collection of overdue accounts and reconciliation of the accounts receivable sub-ledger to the general ledger. Responsible for the preparation, processing and administration of invoices in the general ledger and collection database. Process daily cash, credit card and cheque payments for accounts receivable accounts and prepare payment arrangements in compliance with corporate policy and procedures. Administer and reconcile Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments from bank account. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients; answer enquiries and provide information regarding payments, payment arrangements and invoices. Prepare and balance accounts receivable sub-ledger to the general ledger. Prepare adjustment journal entries and distribute monthly aged receivable reports to departments. Perform collection activities on defaulted accounts in accordance with City of Brampton collections policy and procedures. Communicate with collections agencies regarding defaulted accounts and prepare statements of account as required. Monitor aged receivables report, identify doubtful recoveries accounts, prepare journals and assist manager with the preparation of report of accounts to be written-off. Liaise with originating departments in regards to cancellations and/or adjustments memos of invoices and maintain spreadsheet of cancelled invoices. Collate accounts receivable documentation for legal proceedings and initiate payments on deficiency recovery accounts. Identify and prepare cheque requisitions for overpayments on accounts receivable accounts. Responsible for all accounts receivable filing duties. Perform additional similar and related duties as assigned Education SELECTION CRITERIA: High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over one and up to two years in Business - Accounting or equivalent. Experience Over two (2) year, up to and including four (4) years of related experience working in accounts receivable/collections. Other Skills And Assets Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excellent customer service skills Able to deal with confrontational situations Able to work independently and as part of a team Additional Information Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology. Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria. Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered. As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by 08/24/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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Responsible for the administration and collection of general accounts receivable, including processing invoices and reconciling sub-ledgers to the general ledger. The role involves managing overdue accounts, processing various payment types, and providing customer service to internal and external clients.

Requires a high school diploma plus a one to two-year program in Business-Accounting or equivalent. Candidates must have between two and four years of related experience in accounts receivable or collections.

• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée
• Microsoft OfficeSouhaitée
• Saisie de donnéesSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Accounts Receivable
• Collections
• Data Entry
• General Ledger
• Reconciliation
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Conflict Resolution
• Financial Reporting
• Electronic Funds Transfer

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

9 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

35 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level