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Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Benoy is a global family of design specialists committed to delivering world-class solutions for the built environment. Balancing creative vision with commercial viability, we work with clients to create iconic destinations that enrich people’s lives, strengthen communities, enhance nature, and deliver lasting economic value. We specialise principally in master planning, architecture, and interiors, using what we call ‘creative commerciality’ to solve problems and unlock potential. Our aim is to be at the cutting-edge of everything we do, and to be profitable and sustainable for all our stakeholders.

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join our team. As the Accounts Receivable Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the company's accounts receivable process, ensuring timely collection of payments from customers and clients, and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, your key responsibilities will include managing and reconciling customer accounts, preparing and issuing invoices, resolving payment discrepancies, and communicating with customers to ensure timely payment. You will also work closely with other teams to identify and resolve any billing or payment issues and provide regular reports on accounts receivable status and collections efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience in managing accounts receivable processes. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. You should be comfortable working with accounting software, and possess a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.

What we can offer you

·Competitive compensation, dependent on experience

·Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home

·Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company

·A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment

What we’re looking for:

·DEC in accounting or equivalent experience

·5+ years of experience in an accounting role

·Experience in billing and debt collection in a professional services firm (strong asset)

·Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word

·Fluent in English, Professional proficiency in French

If this role interests you, read on for details about the role responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

·Billing and accounts receivable activities:

·Take charge of the monthly invoicing process for professional fees & chargebacks including, preparing and sending out invoices

·Prepare monthly billing reports

·Review employee timesheets

·Review client mandates

·Opening and closing of projects

Collection & cash receipts activities

·Take charge of the collection process for AR by:

·Following up with our clients AP departments to ensure prompt payment

·Keeping a history of collection activities and reporting any issues to the directors on a monthly basis

·Investigating circumstances of non-payment and resolving them in order to receive payment

·Applying standard procedures for any accounts with overdue sums, i.e. initiate legal proceedings

·Enter cash receipts in the accounting system

·Liaise with Directors where necessary

Accounts payables activities

·Review invoices and enter them in the accounting system

·Enter payments in the accounting system

·Prepare and review the directors’ expense reports

·Review employees’ expense reports

·Reconcile credit cards statements

·Make adjusting entries for intercompany expenses

·Reconcile flight reports and bill to clients

·Other ad-hoc administrative work

Requirements:

·DEC in accounting or equivalent experience

·5+ years of experience in an accounting role

·Experience in billing and debt collection in a professional services firm (strong asset)

·Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word

·Fluent in English, Professional proficiency in French