We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk to work for our client, a Transportation company located in Mississauga, ON
This position is responsible for managing and collecting all outstanding accounts receivable.
Previous experience in a similar role within the Transportation/Logistics industry is required.
Pay: $23.00/hour
Shift: Day shifts Monday-Friday
Responsibilities:
– Monitor/collect past due accounts receivable in a timely manner
– Maintain aging reports to minimize discrepancies, increase collections, and identify uncollectable amounts
– Review accounts, client payments, credit history, and develop new/better repayment terms
– Perform credit checks on new accounts
– Perform account/payment reconciliations
– Identify bad debt or financial exposures of the organization by monitoring customer account activity
– Issue credit notes/invoice corrections
– Handle customer inquiries and resolve account/billing disputes/discrepancies
– Update customer database
– Work with 3rd party collections agencies to recover receivables
– Apply payments in absence of cash application clerk
– Provide feedback for process improvements
– Other duties as required
Qualifications:
– Post secondary diploma/degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (certification related to Credit and Collections is an asset)
– 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role within the Transportation/Logistics industry
– Knowledge of accounts receivable cycle
– Demonstrated track record of improving debt recovery
– Excellent communication skills
– Superior customer service and negotiation skills
– Intermediate computer skills (specifically MS Outlook & Excel)
– Advanced data entry skills
– Able to work effectively independently or as a team
Apply today!
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