Accounts Receivable Specialist

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Black & McDonald's Southern Ontario team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. 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 mailMaintain detailed customer/collections activity notes for follow up purposesInvestigate and resolve customer inquiries with confidentiality and in a timely mannerReceive customer payments and prepare bank deposits daily and deposit to bank, as requiredPost deposits to accounting systemProcess customer Visa payment transactions and send approval confirmations to customersPrint and distribute customer statements as requiredCommunicate daily with Billing Administrators, Controller, Project Managers on collection issues/progressSubmit requests for customer/vendor credit checks to credit bureauSubmit and/or complete requests for new customer set upComplete customer direct deposit forms and send back to customers as neededPrepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports as requiredOn occasion go to bank for depositsLead biweekly or monthly A/R review calls with operational groups for problem accountsOther duties as required COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Communicates Effectively Continuous LearningProblem Solving and Innovation Teamwork and Collaboration EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Post-secondary education preferred WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 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 Proficient user of: MS Office (Word, Excel, Project) JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP systemWilling and able to travel locally for business transactions License requirements valid G Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements.  Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.