Accounts Receivable Analyst

About the Role Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team in St. Catharines, Ontario on a long-term contract. This role combines day-to-day receivables oversight with broader accounting support, collaborating across finance and customer-facing teams to resolve discrepancies, support reporting cycles, and help strengthen controls in a fast-paced environment. What You'll Do

• Oversee receivables activity by monitoring outstanding balances, following up on overdue items, and supporting healthy cash flow through proactive account management.
• Prepare month-end and year-end accounting entries related to accounts receivable, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial summaries for reporting purposes.
• Review customer deductions, investigate supporting details, and coordinate timely resolution of valid and disputed claims to reduce write-offs and protect margins.
• Facilitate recurring discussions on aging, trade spend, and account issues, providing insight into risks, trends, and recommended actions.
• Maintain accurate trade promotion and rebate records in the designated system, ensuring approved information is entered on time and kept up to date.
• Analyze current and historical account data to identify variances, determine root causes, and support corrective action on billing, claims, and reconciliation issues.
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting activities by updating employee inputs, preparing scheduled financial reports, and contributing to annual planning submissions.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, update process documentation and work instructions, and help reinforce effective financial controls.
• Administer customer account files, portals, fixed asset records, and credit limits while ensuring compliance with company policies and established terms. What We're Looking For
• College or university education in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a similar finance function.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 300 and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Solid understanding of invoicing, payment processing, deductions, rebates, and account reconciliation practices.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability with a focus on identifying underlying causes and resolving issues effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external customers.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial records, reports, and transactional data. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: 27-30 CAD per hour (hourly)
• Location: St. Catharines, Ontario onsite
• Contract: Long-term contract