Job Description

Accountivity Staffing is hiring!Our client in Toronto is actively looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their team.Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk
Location: Toronto, ON
Length of Assignment: Permanent
Salary: $50,000/year:Key Responsibilities: * Review new customer applications, determine credit risk and approve new accounts.

• Set and adjust account credit limits collaboratively with Profit Centre Managers and the Credit Manager, as required.
• Inform Profit Centre Managers when there is a change in a customer\'s business that might have a negative impact on their credit.
• Collect from customers while maintaining healthy customer business relationships.
• Partner with the sales team to create action plans for higher risk accounts.
• Investigate and resolve customer disputes; address short payments in a timely fashion, meeting or exceeding customers\' expectations.
• Maintain detailed notes in the computer system for each account.
• Prepare delinquent accounts for third party collection, construction liens and bad debt write-offs.
• Obtain required documentation including personal guarantees and letters of direction payment.
• Perform any other work related duties as requested by the Credit Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Team player.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and sound business judgment.
• High energy with strong communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to reconcile accounts.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work load.
• Good understanding and interpretation of credit bureau reporting.
• Knowledge of the construction industry is preferred.
• Able to learn and operate the Credit software system.
• Commit to a minimum of 40 hours in training and personal development annually.

Education and Experience

• University degree \xe2\x80\x93 finance/business/accounting is preferred.
• Working towards a Certified Credit Professional designation or ready to start studies. Tuition fees are reimbursed upon successful completion of each CCP program course.
• Minimum 1+ year of credit or finance experience.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office software.

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume.
Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.

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