Horizon Recruitment Inc. is currently looking for a AR Collections Specialist to join our wholesale manufacturing client. This individual will oversee all the collections and work closely with the rest of the accounting team.
Responsibilities:
- Collect, reconcile and manage balances of customer accounts.
- Process, resolve and approve orders on credit hold.
- Perform customer credit application review and evaluate, establish credit to customers.
- Liaise closely with Sales and Order Management departments to reconcile account disputes and deductions.
- Establish and maintain good customer relations with the accounts at all times.
- Process all forms of customer payments; including cash, credit card, cheques, and EFTs.
- Post payments received from customers.
- Maintain customer files and filing daily invoices, credit notes, etc.
- Provide exception reports to the Controller.
- Identify delinquent customer accounts and pursue external collection efforts, including initiating small claims court applications.
- Will be able to do other general accounting duties.
- Answer customer service and sales calls as necessary.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Preform all other duties as assigned by Controller and Management.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in credit, collection and general accounting duties required, ideally in a distribution/manufacturing environment.
- Accounting certificate, diploma or degree.
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word & the internet).
- Working experience with SAP Business One is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational skills through demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage time.
- Established collaboration skills and has the ability to communicate with openness and transparency.
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure with various departments.
- Detail orientated and able to meet deadlines.
- French speaking an asset but not required.
- Compensation range: $65-75K depending on experience.
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered***
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.