Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Markham area,Ontario Canada,Accounting

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.

Competitive compensation and benefits packages

Team events and outings year-round

Ongoing investment in training and development

One company with endless opportunities to learn and grow

Empowered people with ambitious goals

A family business with family values


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