Accounts Receivable Specialist

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for numbers, problem-solving, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Horst Systems is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the financial health of Horst Systems through timely invoicing, accurate payment application, and effective collections. Your work supports strong cash flow, reliable financial records, and informed decision-making by leadership.

Working closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance, you’ll provide accurate billing, professional customer service, and proactive risk management. Success in this role requires persistence, organization, and a keen eye for detail. By maintaining accuracy and compliance in financial operations, you’ll contribute directly to Horst’s stability and long-term growth.

What’s in It for You?

• Have a lasting and positive impact on our customers
• Play a role in our business growth and success
• Competitive salary based on skill and experience. The starting range is $20 to $28 per hour ($45,760 to $64,000 annually) with a 44 hour work week.
• Monday to Friday work schedule
• Year end bonus
• Paid training and development
• Health care spending account and company pension plan

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate invoices and maintain billing records in QuickBooks and Excel
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue balances to meet DSO targets
• Record customer payments, reconcile accounts, and maintain AR ledger accuracy
• Support month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
• Communicate with customers to resolve billing issues and provide professional service
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance) to ensure accurate billing and reporting
• Contribute to process improvements, audits, and compliance initiatives
• Assist with reception coverage and other activities as required

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in business, accounting or related
• 2 - 3 years of demonstrated experience
• Proficiency with QuickBooks (or similar accounting software)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail and ability to reconcile accounts
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Dependable, coachable, and eager to learn
• Bondable is considered an asset but not a requirement
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
• Ability to manage time, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities
• A collaborative attitude and a willingness to dig into the “why” behind the numbers

At Horst Systems, every employee has an impact on the food systems and communities we serve. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome recent college and university graduates, as well as individuals looking to grow or transition in their careers.

This job will be posted until filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Ready to apply? We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further screening will be contacted. Horst Systems Ltd. is dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elmira, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you familiar with Quickbooks or similar software?
• How many years of administrative experience do you have?

Work Location: In person