Receivables Clerk – Summer Student

Working at Walker

At Walker your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery renewable energy paving and construction aggregates and emulsions are a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1887 operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States.We care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our communities.Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future together.

About the Job

Are you looking to build a strong foundation in accounting and finance while gaining hands-on corporate experience Were looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Receivables Clerk Summer Student to join our Head Office Credit Team for a four-month co-op placement. Reporting directly to the Credit Supervisor Corporate youll play an important role in processing customer payments supporting collections activities and assisting with day-to-day accounting operations. This is an excellent opportunity for students or early-career accounting professionals looking to develop practical experience in accounts receivable customer service and financial administration.

Hourly rate: $21 - $22

What Youll Be Doing

• Receiving reviewing and processing customer payments including cheques credit cards and EFT payments

• Performing customer account reconciliations and account spreads as required

• Supporting the Collections Team by providing invoices and backup documentation through online portals email and mail

• Assisting with customer master data maintenance to ensure accurate billing information

• Responding to customer billing inquiries with professionalism and attention to detail

• Providing vacation and absence coverage for members of the Credit and Collections Team

• Completing administrative tasks such as reporting filing scanning data entry and document retrieval

• Supporting additional accounting and finance projects as assigned by management

Heres What You Need

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Post-secondary education or coursework in bookkeeping accounting or finance is considered an asset

• Minimum six months of accounting or administrative experience preferred

• Experience with Oracle Cloud is an asset

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Comfortable using computer systems and software for data entry and reporting

• Professional phone etiquette and communication skills

Whats in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on

• Leaders who support your growth and success

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance

Walker Industries does not rely on artificial intelligence or automated systems at any stage of recruiting or hiring. Every applicant is reviewed and assessed solely by qualified professionals to maintain a fair human-led process.

At Walker your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities race religions gender identities and expression Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.