General information
Affiliated entity
Founded over 50 years ago, Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. is a respected civil contractor specializing in road, bridge, and maintenance construction. Operating across four key business units—Bridges, Highways, Municipal, and Highway Maintenance—Carmacks delivers comprehensive infrastructure solutions, from new construction projects to ongoing maintenance services. Committed to inclusivity and diversity, Carmacks proudly fosters an equal opportunity workplace. Join us in building a better future together. Discover more about us at www.carmacks.com.
Reference number
PB-02092026-122467
Publication date
2/9/2026
Job details
Job category
FINANCE / ACCOUNTING / MANAGEMENT / TAX - Accounting Assistant
Job title
Accounts Receivable Clerk and Reception M/F
Contract type
Permanent - full time
Description of the assignment
What is the role?
Reception
- Greet visitors, customers, and vendors in a professional and welcoming manner.
- Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls; respond to general inquiries.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, courier shipments, and email correspondence.
Accounts Receivable
- Generate and issue customer invoices and other AR-related documents in a timely and accurate manner.
- Process progress estimates and related accruals.
- Receive and record customer payments (cheques, EFT, credit cards) and apply them to appropriate accounts.
- Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Communicate with customers regarding billing inquiries, disputes, or payment arrangements.
- Assist in month-end closing tasks related to receivables.
- Prepare aging reports and provide insights on customer payment trends.
- Prepare necessary documents for project closeouts.
Job Costing
- Set up new projects in the accounting/ERP system with correct coding and structure.
- Provide updated cost‑to‑date reports to project managers when needed.
- Assist project managers or operations leads with cost inquiries.
- Support month‑end and year‑end processes related to work‑in‑progress (WIP) and job profitability.
Inventory
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date inventory records within accounting/ERP systems.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and work with operations to resolve them.
- Review information generated from electronic scale ticketing system.
Additional Duties
- Support the accounting team when needed (month-end tasks)
- Support the payroll team when needed (entering timecards)
Salary ranges between $45,000-$55,000 annually.
Profile
What do we value?
2-3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or accounting experience (Construction experience is an asset).
Strong understanding of invoicing, billing cycles, credit policies, collections, and cash application processes.
Proficient in spreadsheet and word processing software.
High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills; able to manage multiple deadlines.
Why us?
Carmacks, in partnership with Peters Bros., is seeking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk and Reception.
Peters Brothers Construction Ltd is the premier paving contractor for the heartland of British Columbia. We are a privately owned and operated company with its head office in Penticton, British Columbia. While based in the Okanagan, Peters Brothers performs its quality work throughout the entire Province.
Applicant criteria
Minimum education required
College diploma (Technical)
Minimum experience required
More than 3 years
Job location
Job location
North America, Canada, Colombie-Britannique
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No
Address
716 Okanagan Ave East Penticton, BC, V2A 3K6