Accounts Receivable Specialist

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We offer:

• A family business with family values
• Team events and outings year-round
• Competitive compensation
• Interesting and challenging work – we’re leaders in the industry
• Ongoing investment in training and development
• Long-term stability and opportunity for growth
• Number one in Utilities Safety Construction
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

WHAT YOU WILL CONTIBUTE TO THE TEAM

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is located in Scarborough and reports directly to the Regional Controller. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Initiate collection efforts by communicating with customers via phone, email or regular mail
• Maintain detailed customer/collections activity notes for follow up purposes
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries with confidentiality and in a timely manner
• Receive customer payments and prepare bank deposits daily and deposit to bank, as required
• Post deposits to accounting system
• Process customer Visa payment transactions and send approval confirmations to customers
• Print and distribute customer statements as required
• Communicate daily with Billing Administrators, Controller, Project Managers on collection issues/progress
• Submit requests for customer/vendor credit checks to credit bureau
• Submit and/or complete requests for new customer set up
• Complete customer direct deposit forms and send back to customers as needed
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports as required
• On occasion go to bank for deposits
• Lead biweekly or monthly A/R review calls with operational groups for problem accounts
• Other duties as required

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER

• Post-secondary education preferred
• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable / Collections in a B2B environment preferably in the construction industry

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

• Financial statements – read and comprehend
• Established accounting practices, procedures and techniques
• Experience dealing with prompt payment legislation and construction liens is an asset
• Organization and time management
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system
• Willing and able to travel locally for business transactions
• License requirements valid G

The expected salary range for this role is between $60,000 - $75,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.