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Accounts Receivable & Collections Administrator
@ Aplin
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Aplin is hiring an Accounts Receivable & Collections Administrator on an initial 3-month contract, with possible extension, in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. The role is fully on-site, 37.5 hours per week, paying $22 to $24 per hour. The work covers AR, collections, customer follow-up and general accounting support.
Pay:
$22–$24 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Manage collections and follow up on overdue customer payments
- Handle day-to-day accounts receivable activities
- Assist with accounts payable processing and payment runs
- Support balance sheet and sales and expense reconciliations
- Identify and document process improvements
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years in accounts receivable, collections or general accounting
- Experience using QuickBooks required
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Good understanding of accounting principles
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Experience with process improvement is a strong asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Aplin
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 891 |
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Our client in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Collections Administrator to join their team on an initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
This is a hands-on accounting opportunity with a strong focus on accounts receivable and collections. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing day-to-day accounting activities. The successful candidate will also support additional accounting functions and have the opportunity to contribute ideas for improving existing processes and procedures.
Compensation & Details
- Compensation: $22 to $24/hour
- Contract Duration: Initial 3 months, with potential for extension
- Location: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia (fully on-site)
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
- Manage collections activities, including following up on outstanding customer payments and resolving overdue accounts.
- Handle day-to-day accounts receivable (AR) activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Monitor customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
- Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances, payment arrangements, and account inquiries.
- Assist with accounts payable (AP) processing and payment runs as needed.
- Support balance sheet reconciliations, as well as sales and expense reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, procedures, and workflows.
- Assist with developing and documenting processes to support more efficient accounting operations.
- Provide general accounting support as required.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or general accounting.
- Experience using QuickBooks is required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Good understanding of accounting principles and general accounting processes.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Comfortable communicating with customers and following up on outstanding payments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Experience with process improvement, process development, or documentation is considered a strong asset.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Additional Information
This is a fully on-site position in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. Reliable transportation is strongly recommended, as candidates will need to commute to the office.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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