Bilingual Accounts Receivable Representative

Bilingual Accounts Receivable Representative

FULL TIME, PERMANENT

Location: (100% on-site) – Richmond Hill 

Hours: Mon-Fri – 8:30am-5pm (40 hours/wk.) 

Salary:  Up to $65K + Discretionary Bonus

Company:  Our client is a family run business that continues to grow.  Due to continued growth, they are looking for a dynamic individual to add to their talented team of professionals.

Perks:

• Company-paid benefit plan (after 3 months)

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• RRSP

• Casual dress code policy

• Excellent training

• Family working atmosphere

• Generous vacation allotment

Job Summary: 

The main role of accounts receivable is to ensure that the company receives payments for goods and services and properly records the transactions. The duties and responsibilities of this position require not only a knack for numbers, but also attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills. This role will primarily focus on supporting customers in the Quebec region.

• Ensure the timely collection of receivables and manage assigned customer accounts.  
• Set up new customer accounts and extend credit to customers based on company policy.
• Work closely with other A/R team members and managers to respond to credit and collection concerns with existing and potential customers.  
• Daily posting deposits, EFT, and POS Slips.  
• Analyze delinquent accounts and prepare monthly reports on highest risk accounts including recommendations for resolutions.  
• Notify customers of overdue payments and accounts by telephone, mail, and registered mail, and follow up as required.
• Resolve collection issues by making payment arrangements by telephone or e-mail to customers.  
• Recommend discontinuation of service in cases where payment is not forthcoming.  
• Answer correspondence and provide information about claims or accounts, prepare reports, and maintain records and files related to collection work.  
• Calculate, prepare, and issue documents related to accounts such as invoices, inventory reports, account statements, and other financial statements using computerized systems.

• Fluently Bilingual - French/English – Spoken and Written.
• Intermediate level MS Excel skills.
• Competency in MS Office Suite, internet navigation, and data entry experience

• Knowledge of collections and best practices.

• 3-5 years of previous experience in accounts receivable.
• Previous experience with ERP and integrated accounting systems.

• High School graduate.