KELK Canada (Vishay Precision Group) is a global leader in advanced force measurement and optical instrumentation, serving the metals industry for nearly 70 years. Our solutions are known for precision, reliability, and performance in demanding industrial environments.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to support our Finance team at our North York site.
As a Accounts Receivable Specialist you will support core accounting operations with a strong focus on accounts receivable, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and compliance. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate recording, reconciliation, and analysis of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate customer balances, supporting month-end close activities, and contributing to audit readiness within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, cash applications, collections, and account maintenance
- Review monthly invoice activity against sales orders in SYSPRO and identify revenue recognition adjustments as needed
- Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue balances via phone and email
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate customer account discrepancies to ensure accuracy and timely resolution
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules
- Calculate and process agent commission accruals and payments accurately and on time
- Prepare and file monthly indirect tax returns, including GST/HST filings
- Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, internal controls documentation, and year-end external audit support
- Generate weekly and monthly financial reports to support business operations and management review
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and support finance-related special projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP systems required; SYSPRO experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; advanced Excel skills preferred
- Strong revenue recognition principles, understanding of GAAP, and financial reconciliations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment
- Experience with month-end close, account analysis, and audit support
- Experience with milestone-based or project-based billing is a plus
- Knowledge of indirect tax filings, including GST/HST, preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with professional customer service abilities
- Competitive benefits package
- Extended health and life insurance
- Extended vision and dental
- Company matching RRSP.
- Paid vacation
- Good team environment and great company culture
- On-site parking
- All PPE provided by company.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP systems
- SYSPRO experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and GAAP
- Experience with month-end close, account analysis, and audit support
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a deadline-driven environment
- Experience with milestone-based or project-based billing
- Knowledge of indirect tax filings, including GST/HST
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and professional customer service abilities
What We Do
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) is a global provider of precision measurement sensing technologies. It designs and manufactures sensors, weighing solutions, and measurement systems built for accuracy, reliability, and repeatability. Its engineering expertise supports applications including vehicle and aircraft design and safety, advanced medical equipment, and consumer products, helping customers make products and operations safer, smarter, and more productive across multiple industries.
