Credit & Accounts Receivable Analyst Job Barrie area,Ontario Canada,Accounting

Career Opportunity as a Credit & Accounts Receivable Analyst

Join our Barrie, ON team as a Credit & Accounts Receivable Analyst, managing our Dealer Partner portfolio

You can sit across the table from a dealer partner one day, building trust, and be chasing down a past-due account the next, without ever losing the relationship.
Balancing numbers and people: does that sound like you?
We've got the perfect challenge for you!

Reporting to the Controller, you'll manage the accounts receivable performance for an assigned portfolio of Authorized Dealer Partners (ADPs), combining credit risk analysis, collections, and dispute resolution with day-to-day relationship management. As the key contact between Finance and your ADPs, you'll balance collection targets with strong, lasting partnerships. Sounds like you? We can't wait to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Starting date: As soon as possible
Number of positions to fill: 1
Job Status: Permanent
Remote/On-site: Hybrid (3 days per week at Barrie Plant)
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day, Monday to Friday
Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan - 4% employer contribution (DPSP);
Registered Retirement Savings Plan;
Free virtual healthcare services;
Group Insurance Plan (Medical, Paramedical, Disability and Life);
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
Recognition of years of service;
Several activities organized by the social club (participation is always on a voluntary basis), drawings for all kinds of cultural and sports events as well as $100 credit for clothing items per year;
Well-designed integration program for new employees.

Key responsibilities of the Credit & Accounts Receivable Analyst:

Portfolio & Relationship Management: Own the AR performance for an assigned portfolio of ADPs, build strong relationships, and lead monthly account reviews and statements.
Credit & Account Opening: Analyze new account openings, assess credit investigation needs, and approve refund requests within authority limits.
Collections: Manage day-to-day collections, prepare statutory declarations and demand letters, and compile the quarterly bad debt list.
Account Statements & Reconciliation: Verify checks, payments, deposits, and invoices are accurately recorded before sending statements.
Construction Project Follow-Up: Track partial payments, holdbacks, and disputes on construction accounts, and prepare related documentation.
Dispute Resolution & Process Improvement: Resolve customer/dealer disputes in a timely manner and contribute ideas to improve credit and collections processes.

Profile sought for the Credit & Accounts Receivable Analyst:

Experience in accounts receivable, credit, or collections management
Knowledge of account opening and credit analysis processes
Comfort working with accounting/finance systems (e.g., Viking)
Strong relationship-management skills for portfolio and dispute handling
Attention to detail for account statement validation
Ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously
Continuous improvement mindset and solid communication skills

Skills sought for the Credit & Accounts Receivable Analyst:

Credit risk analysis and account opening evaluation
Accounts receivable management and collections processes
Experience with Viking (or similar accounting/ERP system)
Preparation of statutory declarations, demand letters, and compliance documentation
Account reconciliation and statement verification
Dispute resolution with external partners (dealers/customers)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Garaga is an equal opportunity employer and applies an employment equity program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected and included.

IMPORTANT: The masculine gender is used without discrimination, for the sole purpose of making the text easier to read.

Garaga is a family-owned company in constant growth. To help us reach our goals, we are always looking for passionate people to join our team.

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