Bilingual Accounts Receivable Specialist – Call Center

Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we’ve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry – HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries.
In Australia, we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needle stick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...
We are looking to bring on a Bilingual Accounts Receivable Specialist to our growing team in Canada. This can be a fully remote position and this person can live anywhere in Canada.
Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we’ve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry – HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries.
In Australia, we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needle stick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...
We are looking to bring on a Bilingual Accounts Receivable Specialist to our growing team in Canada. This can be a fully remote position and this person can live anywhere in Canada.
Responsibilities:
This role is responsible for contacting customers by phone to secure payment commitments, resolve payment-related concerns, and maintain accurate records of customer interactions. The A/R Specialist will work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment and is expected to achieve defined performance targets while delivering professional customer service.
Make a high volume of outbound calls to customers regarding outstanding balances and payment commitments
Request payment directly and negotiate payment arrangements within established company guidelines
Use active-listening and problem-solving skills to understand customer concerns, clarify payment-related issues, and determine appropriate next steps
Investigate payment details, account information, and customer inquiries using ERP and CRM systems
Document customer interactions, payment commitments, follow-up actions, and relevant account details accurately and thoroughly
Complete timely follow-up on payment arrangements, customer commitments, and unresolved issues
Escalate complex customer concerns, disputed information, or issues outside established guidelines to the appropriate internal contact
Maintain a professional, confident, respectful, and solution-oriented approach during all customer interactions
Protect customer and company information by following established procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable policies

Experience and Skills:

French–English bilingualism, both spoken and written, is required to communicate effectively with stakeholders across several Canadian provinces, including Quebec, as well as in the United States
Asset:
Previous experience working in a fast-paced, metric-driven call-center
Experience in high-volume accounts receivable collections, telesales or a comparable outbound-calling role
Strong active-listening, problem-solving, negotiation, and customer-service skills
High energy, resilience, and the ability to remain professional under pressure
Motivated by achieving individual and team targets
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