To collect, administer and manage an accounts receivable portfolio for the BC Region.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday, 12:00 – 8:30 pm
REPORTS TO
Credit Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS
None
DESIRED EDUCATION
& EXPERIENCE
·Successful candidate will be working towards or hold the FCI designation of the Credit Institute of Canada and be a graduate of a community college or university with an accounting or finance background
·A minimum five years related experience in a computerized A/R environment
SKILL & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
·A thorough understanding of all aspects of credit and collections, including account maintenance and reconciliation, collection of past due accounts and credit analysis
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
& RESPONSIBILITIES
·Management and maintenance of an accounts receivable portfolio, minimizing company risk while sustaining healthy profitable customer relationships
·Solicit payments from customers in accordance with Unisource terms with an objective of meeting or exceeding key A/R performance targets using effective telephone collections, reconciliation of A/R, customer visits and written correspondence.
·Evaluate new customer applications for credit and approve or recommend credit limits within company authorization levels
·Review and evaluate existing customer credit limits on a regular basis and approve or recommend increases where appropriate, within company authorization levels
·Maintain detailed follow-up notes in the system for each account
·Review and approve orders as required in a timely fashion
·Liaison with service accounting departments on a regular basis, as required
·Meet with sales staff regularly to address customer issues and non-payment
·Keep abreast of industry trends and review weekly/monthly monitoring reports to identify potential collection problems
·Prepare accounts for third party collections, bad debt reserve and write off
POSITION
COMPETENCIES:
·Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work as part of a team
·Ability to solicit and gain assistance where required, and to maintain composure when dealing with difficult situations.
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