AR Collections Specialist

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.

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