Accounts Receivable Associate

Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?

At Kepler Academy you have an opportunity to be a part of Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider. An organization that puts people first, supports growth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positive workplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package. Which includes:

• Paid sick and wellness days
• Paid vacation days and additional stat holidays
• Group Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance
• Company matched RRSP/TFSA plan
• Employee perks and discounts with local partnerships
• Paid education and internal growth opportunities
• Employee discounted childcare at Kepler Academy

Role Overview

This is a in-person position working at our Head Office in West Edmonton. Reporting to our Controller, the Accounts Receivable Associate will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts from families and the Government of Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

• Entering customer invoices and payments into the appropriate accounting systems
• Processing customer payments, refunds, and adjustments including declined payments
• Reconciling customer accounts and identifying discrepancies
• Managing payment processes for customer accounts
• Maintaining accurate customer files, including invoices and payment records
• Provide weekly Operators reports to Centre Directors
• Submitting monthly government childcare claims
• Researching and resolving customer inquiries
• Following up with Centre Directors on customers regarding overdue payments
• Assisting with month-end closing activities
• Support with the administration and training of Parent App
• Assist with administration in the corporate office
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant Administrative and Accounting experience in an office setting
• Team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel
• Strong competent knowledge of accounting concepts, accounts receivable in particular
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to get multiple tasks done within a workday
• Ability to effectively manage and work with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Positive driven attitude
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem solving, decision making and time management skills

Kepler Academy welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diverse community of Kepler Academy employees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

Join our extraordinary team today and be part of a Top Choice Childcare organization!

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