"In my current role, I balance the books and record all cash flow, profit, and loss. I've been doing this for over four years. I create these financial statements on a monthly basis. I am also responsible for presenting the findings to the president of the company. If there are any discrepancies, it's my job to determine why."

"I think I'm the right person for the job because I have a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Toronto. I've also spent the last four years working in a small business. So, I understand the unique needs of small businesses like yours from an accounts receivable perspective. I also stay up to date with the latest accounts receivable software and ensure I complete training to learn new programmes."

"I use a combination of Microsoft Outlook, Sage Intact, and an online post-it system to keep track of all paid and unpaid invoices. I also have a meticulous filing process, so we can find documents easily in the event of an audit. I also have calendar reminders set for invoices that are soon to expire and follow up with the internal staff member or external vendor to remind them."

"In my last position, I found physically mailing invoices outdated and took longer than a modern digital system. We had a few key vendors, so I reached out to enquire about adopting a more digitally friendly process. They all agreed to have the invoices sent by e-mail which saved time, money, and was better for the environment. It also made it easier to track and follow up on outstanding invoices."

"This has happened several times, so I have a defined process for handling these cases. First, I inform the manager or team leader responsible for the invoice. We account for these situations and have a set cash flow available for these cases every year. I then get the expired invoice signed off by management and log it in the system as a delinquent payment."

"My current company has an internal auditing process that takes place every year. I hand over all our financial statements for the year prior. For this reason, it's incredibly important that I stay very organised at all times. I have a meticulous filing process to ensure I can find all financial documents quickly when needed. I also think it's important to stay up to date with regulatory changes, so I'm a member of the provincial association."

"I'm very comfortable processing large amounts of data, it's something I've done for the past 6 years. I have experience analyzing transactions, debits, credits, and general cash flow. My previous employer asked me to create financial statements for the senior management team. Creating these reports involves analyzing data and putting it into information that is easily understood by various executives."

"Having discretion is an important aspect of my job as an accounts receivable clerk. Most of the information I handle daily is sensitive company information. For that reason, It's vital to maintain confidentiality at all times. I use a screen protector and log out of my computer if I ever leave my desk. It's also important that I shred any paperwork after I've digitalized it."

"It's very important to me that my work is free of any errors. I know a slight mistake on a financial statement could cause several issues. To make sure my work is error-free, I take my time and double-check everything before finalizing it. Even if I'm driven by a deadline, I never sacrifice quality for speed. I also find using the right software programmes helps me avoid mistakes."

"One of my top skills is paying attention to detail. I take a lot of care and time when putting together spreadsheets of financial statements. I'm also great at multi-tasking and time management to meet deadlines consistently."

"I love working in the accounts receivable department because we play such an important role in helping company executives. We contribute to forecasting profitability and provide insight on where the organisation should focus their efforts to help to improve cash flow."

"When creating a bill for services rendered, I first include the names of the company and customer. The bill needs a list of the services rendered and a description of each. If applicable, I include the number of hours spent on the services rendered, and tally up each line item for a total cost for each service. Last, I double-check the numbers and include the total price."

"The last company I worked for had a rather small accounts receivable department. As a result, I was often responsible for following up on unpaid bills and outstanding invoices. I'm very comfortable communicating with vendors and clients about outstanding invoices. I always treat people with respect and patience to maintain professional relationships."

"In my previous role, my team was completing the company's year-end financial statement, and the books weren't balancing. We thought we had all the information we needed, but after careful review, I realised one sales staff hadn't input their sales into the system correctly. I had to contact the sales staff member and ask them to send me the client invoice. Once I did, we could balance the books."

"The software programme I'm most familiar with is Sage Intact. I've been using it for five years at my current job. However, I'm a quick learner and can learn any software programme your company uses. I usually take a day or two to familiarise myself with the programme, and can learn as I go."