Receivables Accountant

Seaspan employees are goal-driven and thrive in a high-performance culture. Our integrated business model, with over 25 years of fleet life-cycle management expertise, provides the world’s major shipping companies with long-term leases on large, modern and technologically advanced vessels, combined with industry-leading ship management services. As owner and operator of the vessels, we provide skilled officers and crews dedicated to the safe, reliable, and economical operation of our fleet. Seaspan's fleet has evolved over time to meet the varying needs of our customer base. We own vessels in a wide range of sizes, from 2,500 TEU to 24,000 TEU. Our main operating offices are located in Singapore, Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Mumbai.  

Position Description:

As a member of the Finance Operations team, the Receivables Accountant is responsible for supporting the timely, accurate, and controlled processing, reconciliation, billing, and collection of receivables for Seaspan Ship Management Ltd. and the Seaspan Corporation group of companies.
This role requires a strong accounting foundation, including a good understanding of revenue recognition principles, attention to detail, and the ability to investigate and resolve complex receivable, billing, cash application, and account reconciliation matters.The Receivables Accountant will also support month-end close activities, working paper preparation, process improvements, and finance transformation initiatives related to AR processes, systems, reporting, and controls.
The position works closely with internal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Post Fixture, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and other business teams to ensure receivable balances are complete, accurate, properly supported, and resolved on a timely basis.

Job Responsibilities:

Accounting, Month-End Close and Reporting
•Complete month-end AR processing, including journal entries, accruals, reclasses, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
•Prepare and maintain monthly receivables working papers, ensuring balances are complete, accurate, and appropriately supported
•Assist in reconciling the AR sub-ledger to the general ledger control account, investigating and resolving reconciling items on a timely basis
•Prepare AR schedules, analyze variances, and follow up on unusual or aged balances
•Support the preparation of month-end reporting, commentary, and analysis related to receivables, collections, customer balances, and owner expense recoveries
•Ensure accounting entries and reconciliations are prepared in accordance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards

Billing, Cash Application and Collections
•Prepare, review, and process AR invoices accurately and on a timely basis
•Process cash receipts and ensure payments are applied accurately against customer accounts

•Cross-review invoices prepared by other team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate support prior to processing
•Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies, unapplied cash, short payments, credit balances, and aged items
•Assist with collections by contacting customers directly or coordinating with relevant internal departments to resolve outstanding balances
•Monitor overdue receivables and escalate collection risks or unresolved matters as required

Owner Expenses and Cost Recoveries
•Responsible for owner expense processes, including reviewing deductions, obtaining approvals, liaising with appropriate departments, and allocating costs accurately
•Investigate recoverable costs, billing discrepancies, and supporting documentation to ensure appropriate recovery from customers or owners
•Work with internal teams to ensure recoverable items are identified, tracked, billed, and cleared in a timely manner

Controls, Process Improvement and Project Support
•Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, reconciliations, reporting, and working paper support
•Support system, process, and transformation initiatives impacting receivables, billing, collections, and account reconciliations
•Participate in testing, documentation, and validation of process or system changes related to AR, NetSuite, reporting tools, or other finance applications
•Assist with documenting procedures, control points, and process flows to improve consistency, auditability, and knowledge transfer
•Support internal and external audit requests by providing timely and accurate schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
•Perform other duties and ad hoc analysis as required

Requirements:

•Diploma or degree in commerce, business administration, accounting, finance, or equivalent from a recognized institution
•Minimum two years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounting, or a related finance role
•Strong understanding of accounting principles, including accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, sub-ledger to general ledger balancing, and month-end close processes
•Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
•Familiarity with ERP or business systems software; NetSuite experience is considered an asset
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including comfort working with large datasets, pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers
•Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure

Additional Desired Qualifications:

•Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
•Strong customer service mindset and ability to build effective working relationships across departments
•Experience in shipping, ship management, transportation, or a multi-entity corporate environment is considered an asset

Job Demands and/or Physical Requirements:

•Periodic overtime to meet deadlines or accommodate time zone differences