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Black & McDonald Limited Accounts Receivable Specialist in Markham, Ontario
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald's Southern Ontario FMO (Facility Management Operations) and service team is growing! We are currently seeking a diligent and detail-oriented individual to join our accounting team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist. If you are a creative, detail-oriented, and client-focused professional with a passion for leveraging opportunities, this position is for you!
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is located in Markham and reports directly to the Regional Controller. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Initiate collection efforts by communicating with customers via phone, email or regular mail
Maintain detailed customer/collections activity notes for follow up purposes
Investigate and resolve customer inquiries with confidentiality and in a timely manner
Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and initiate collection activities
Receive customer payments and prepare bank deposits daily and deposit to bank, as required
Apply deposits to JDE accounting system
Process customer Visa payment transactions and send approval confirmations to customers
Print and distribute customer statements as required
Communicate daily with Billing Administrators, Controller, Project Managers on collection issues/progress
Submit requests for customer/vendor credit checks to credit bureau
Submit and/or complete requests for new customer set up and verify completeness and accuracy
Complete customer direct deposit forms and send back to customers as needed
Reconcile AR ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies and payment issues
Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports as required
Lead biweekly or monthly A/R review calls with operational groups for problem accounts
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers to ensure effective collections
Other duties as required
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Effective Communicate Skills
High level of accuracy and pay attention to details
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Great work ethics and be responsible
Problem Solving and Innovation
Teamwork and Collaboration
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Post-secondary education preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
5+ years of Accounts Receivable / Collections in a B2B environment preferably in the construction industry
Experience with ERP accounting software
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Proficient knowledge and understanding of:
Financial statements – read and comprehend
Established accounting practices, procedures and techniques
Experience dealing with prompt payment legislation and construction liens is an asset
Organization and time management
Proficient user of:
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system
Willing and able to travel locally for business transactions
License requirements valid G
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.