Job Description

The Account Receivable/Collections Specialist is responsible for managing a portfolio of assigned accounts and daily collections activities. This includes daily communication with delinquent customers through phone and email. As well, working with internal and external customers to proactively identify and resolve problems that might delay payment of accounts to expedite cash collections. A successful candidate would be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Here\'s what you will do as an Account Receivable/Collections Specialist:

• Manage assigned Accounts Receivable Portfolio.
• Ensure timely collection on customer accounts in accordance with payment terms.
• Engage with internal and external customers on a weekly basis on their account status.
• Ensure overdue accounts are promptly brought forward to management.
• Support month end close functions related to Accounts Receivable and ensure subledger balances reconcile to the General Ledger.
• Perform customer reconciliations monthly on all customer accounts.
• Provide internal and external auditors with documents and reconciliations as requested.
• Create Journal Entries and correction entries, as required.
• Review contracts, orders, and invoices to reconcile and resolve customer disputes.
• Weekly Collections Forecasts Review with Collections Manager.
• Research, identify and resolve unapplied payments.

Here are some of the perks Spark employees enjoy:

• Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial project and customer base
• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefit package and employee discount program
• RRSP
• Employee Share Ownership Program
• Fun and positive workplace culture
• Social Committee, Wellness Committee

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Do you have the Spark? Here\'s what we are looking for:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years\' experience managing a Collection or Accounts Receivable portfolio - B2B and/or B2C
• Must be able to work as part of a team both with peers and leadership
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams. Experience with NetSuite, ERP and Sage is preferred
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to meet specified deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work is essential
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to complete job duties with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience with forecasting and demonstrated analytical skills
• Highly motivated with a desire to grow within the organization and lend to continuous improvement projects
• Excellent customer service skills required, including the ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions in stressful situations
• Ability to work in a hybrid work model: 4 days per week in office

Who is Spark Power?

• We provide end-to-end electrical contracting, operations and maintenance services, and energy sustainability solutions to the industrial, commercial, utility, and renewable asset markets.
• We have over 1300 employees in 38 offices across North America.
• We have numerous exciting projects in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors across Canada and the US.

Spark Power