Position: Accounts Receivable & Collections Coordinator
Type: Contract – 4 Months
Location: Mississauga
Work hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Start date: Immediately
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client, a global leader in their field, currently has an opening for an Accounts Receivable & Collections Coordinator to join their team in Mississauga. The Accounts Receivable & Collections Coordinator will learn client specific exceptions and work with internal teams to reconcile complex transactions and invoice accordingly. The Accounts Receivable & Collections Coordinator will be responsible for interacting with clients via telephone and email to guarantee client satisfaction and ensure prompt payment of receivables.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage outstanding backlog for designated accounts
- Process data load and miscellaneous receipts daily for assigned accounts
- Prepare client invoices and review against purchase order/quote for accuracy
- Interact via phone and email with internal and external clients for the purpose of problem resolution, account reconciliation and to ensure prompt payment
- Submit and track credit and rebill requests, RMA requests and tax inquiries via SharePoint
- Enter notes into Oracle relative to invoices and/or collection calls
- Monitor lease transactions to ensure timely documentation execution and disbursement
- Create and monitor tracking spreadsheets and weekly aging around all invoicing and collection activities
- Work with Cash Applications Specialist to ensure payments are received/posted promptly
- Provide clients with necessary documentation to expedite payment
- Reconcile outstanding aging and maintain DSO of 90 days or less
- The position will interface with Sales, Sales Support, Purchasing and Finance
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent. Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration desirable
- 1-2 years of experience in Accounting required
- 1-2 years of prior experience in collections, credit, or accounts receivable strongly preferred
- Hands on knowledge using SAP is required
Skills and Core Competencies
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Demonstrated experience with Oracle
- Solid understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to make decisions independently
- Strong customer service skills
- Professional verbal and written communication skills