Accounts Receivables/Collections Clerk

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Accounts Receivables/Collections Clerk

17 Apr 2024

Full-time, Contract

Concord, ON

$28.00-29.00 / per Hour

Job Details:

Our client is looking to hire an Accounts Receivables/ Collections Specialist supports the Accounts Receivable Manager. This is is a hybrid position working in office 3 days each week and working remotely on Mondays and Fridays. This position is providing professional credit control functions in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures. This role will actively monitor assigned customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.

Interested candidates may submit their resume in word doc. format to Kerine Brown-Gentles at kerineg@staffworkscanada.com for further consideration. Staffworks thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Performs B2B daily collection activity for assigned account portfolio.
- Provide necessary documentation to customers as requested to attain payment.
- Builds and maintains relationships with a variety of customers in a dynamic industry.
- Negotiates and secures payment arrangements with customers.
- Determines appropriate plans of action for delinquent accounts and resolve day-to-day account issues
- Evaluates customer’s credit and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit
- Reconciles customer accounts on a regular basis.
- Attain payment remittance for cash application team.
- Escalates all collection, billing, and reconciliation issues to Account Receivable Manager and Sales Team according to escalation process.
- Provide complete historical collection efforts for each assigned account on a regular basis.
- Manages credit hold and release orders in accordance with company guidelines
- Perform skip trace on delinquent customers.
- Create Manual Invoices as needed.
- Prepare and trace KPI reports
- Prepare and present monthly reconciliations
- Prepares and distribute monthly ATB reports
- Assists Accounts Receivable manager with audits and compliance concerns
- Assists with other analytical adhoc requests
- Supports and/or leads continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience:
- Post-Secondary education in finance, accounting or equivalent field required
- Minimum 3 years of experience with collections, invoicing, and/or accounts receivable
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Sound knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles
- Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy
- Ability to analyze large sets of data
- High degree of familiarity with accounts receivable functions
- Credit and Collection Certification is an asset
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience with the following software would be considered a strong asset, NetSuite and Power BI.
Accessibility

Staffworks thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted. We are an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants of all ages, races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations to apply. If you are selected for an interview, please inform your recruiter of your accommodation requirements.

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