Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

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Located in Windsor, ON

Salary: $23-$27/hour

Express is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Associate on behalf of our Windsor client.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Associate include:

• Support the Sales Representatives who are responsible for the management and payment collections of their customer portfolio.
• Collaborate with Sales Representatives and internal departments to resolve account disputes in order to collect balances on a timely basis.
• Review and release orders on “credit hold” after a thorough review of an account’s status.
• Promptly respond to customer related inquiries and provide requested information to expedite account collection.
• Accurately apply payments to customer accounts and investigate any discrepancies with invoice balances.
• Prepare and balance the daily deposit and complete related reporting.
• Analyze the daily aging of Accounts Receivable and develop strategies in conjunction with Sales Representatives, to achieve collection targets.
• Examine customer payment trends to assess credit limits.
• Research and process approved account adjustments required to settle account difference.
• Assess new customer applications and complete the required account set up and credit review.
• Maintain the completeness and accuracy of customer master files, ensuring information is current and up to date.
• Engage third party collection agencies when management has determined that internal collection strategies have been exhausted.
• Distribute customer statements electronically on a monthly basis.
• Prepare reports and distribute information on accounts receivable on a regular basis.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Perform other job-related tasks and projects as assigned.

Required experience of the Accounts Receivable Associate includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 to 5 years accounts receivable/ collections experience required
• Ability to handle and deal with conflict resolution skills in order to handle late payments and delinquent accounts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to identify potential collection issues.
• Detail orientation while being highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to achieve department objectives.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to influence and collect outstanding balances.
• High degree of confidentiality when dealing with customers and information.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Compensation and Hours of the Accounts Receivable Associate include:

• Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Pay Range: $23/hr – $27/hr

Please note that all applicants will be reviewed however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Express Office: Windsor

2885 Lauzon Parkway

Suite 118

Windsor, ON N8T 3H5

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Accounting Associate

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Top Job

Located in Windsor, ON

Salary: $23-$27/hour

Express is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Associate on behalf of our Windsor client.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Associate include:

• Support the Sales Representatives who are responsible for the management and payment collections of their customer portfolio.
• Collaborate with Sales Representatives and internal departments to resolve account disputes in order to collect balances on a timely basis.
• Review and release orders on “credit hold” after a thorough review of an account’s status.
• Promptly respond to customer related inquiries and provide requested information to expedite account collection.
• Accurately apply payments to customer accounts and investigate any discrepancies with invoice balances.
• Prepare and balance the daily deposit and complete related reporting.
• Analyze the daily aging of Accounts Receivable and develop strategies in conjunction with Sales Representatives, to achieve collection targets.
• Examine customer payment trends to assess credit limits.
• Research and process approved account adjustments required to settle account difference.
• Assess new customer applications and complete the required account set up and credit review.
• Maintain the completeness and accuracy of customer master files, ensuring information is current and up to date.
• Engage third party collection agencies when management has determined that internal collection strategies have been exhausted.
• Distribute customer statements electronically on a monthly basis.
• Prepare reports and distribute information on accounts receivable on a regular basis.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Perform other job-related tasks and projects as assigned.

Required experience of the Accounts Receivable Associate includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 to 5 years accounts receivable/ collections experience required
• Ability to handle and deal with conflict resolution skills in order to handle late payments and delinquent accounts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to identify potential collection issues.
• Detail orientation while being highly organized and efficient.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to achieve department objectives.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to influence and collect outstanding balances.
• High degree of confidentiality when dealing with customers and information.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Compensation and Hours of the Accounts Receivable Associate include:

• Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Pay Range: $23/hr – $27/hr

Please note that all applicants will be reviewed however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Express Office: Windsor

2885 Lauzon Parkway

Suite 118

Windsor, ON N8T 3H5

Email us

Apply Now

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