Collections Specialist

Randstad is searching for a Credit and Collections Specialist for one of our thriving Mississauga clients. The ideal candidate must have at least three years’ experience with high volume Collections. They should have experience communicating with clients regarding delinquent accounts, preparing and sending collection e-mails, obtaining information for clients, negotiating payment plans, researching, analyzing and resolving problems, performing account reconciliations, assisting appropriate

billing issues. Experience reaching out to clients (call centre environment) and a strong understanding of accounting is required. Applicants must be fluent (written and verbal) in both French and English

This exciting opportunity could start within the week. Apply today or forward your profile directly to heather.francescut@randstad.ca

Advantages

Easily accessible by transit

Competitive hourly rate

Inclusive Team Culture

Unlimited Free Access to Udemy online training

Responsibilities

Set payment collection goals and targets, and measure achievements.

Monitor and collect past due by contacting clients via telephone or email

Ensure that the correct amounts are collected in a timely manner, resolve

account discrepancies to secure client payments.

Review accounts, client payments, credit history, and develop new or

improved repayment terms.

Ensure payment is applied correctly by performing account / payment

reconciliations.

Maintain and update accurately aging reports to minimize discrepancies,

increasing collections and identifying uncollectible amounts

Handle internal and external customers inquiries and resolve account

disputes or billing discrepancies to facilitate payment in timely manner

Maintain and update customer database ensuring accuracy and reliability of

automated system for billing and receivable.

Perform Credit Check for onboarding new clients as per company policy.

Verify details and perform all due diligence before opening new accounts.

Identify delinquent accounts requiring external collection efforts; escalate it

to address uncollectible issues or financial exposure.

Provide feedback for process improvement of accounts receivable by

identifying key areas of improvement

Apply payments in absence of cash application clerk.

Work closely with third-party collection agencies to recover receivables of

identified delinquent customer accounts

Qualifications

2-3 years related experience in fast paced industry

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business or a related field

Any certification related to credit and collections will be an asset

Summary

Apply today or send your profile directly to heather.francescut@randstad.ca

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