Southern Irrigation is actively looking for a Full-Time Accounts Receivable Specialist for our Chilliwack Head Office location. The successful candidate should excel in customer service, have good communication skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Purpose: To ensure accuracy of customer account information, problem solve when necessary and communicate effectively to customers and colleagues regarding customer accounts

Reports To: Controller

Key Result Areas:

• Customer requests and issues are addressed and completed within 24 hours
• Collection calls are performed twice a month based on priority
• Month end procedures are completed before statements are sent to customers

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow up with customers by phone and by email for outstanding payment or unpaid invoices
• Maintain excel spreadsheets for collections, bill payments and others as necessary
• Process credit card payments
• Maintain existing customer accounts and set up new customer accounts in Business Central
• Assist customers with inquiries and requests by email and incoming phone calls
• Process customer credit applications including contacting references by phone or by email
• Assist with customer reference inquiries as required
• Monitor and review sales invoices and customer records to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Ensure customer accounts and transactions are compliant with provincial and federal tax requirements
• Educate and inform team members of proper procedures as required
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues company wide
• Other accounts receivable related tasks or projects as required

Competencies:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Accounts receivable experience is preferred
• Ability to work with and learn various Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Business Central)
• Effective and professional English verbal and written communication skills
• Self-driven, results-oriented, and decisive with a positive outlook and a clear focus on efficiency
• Excellent time management skills and a team player
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• An A-player who cares about our company, community, colleagues, customers, and themselves
• Shows drive, humility, integrity, reliability and is a team player

Core Values:

• Work ethic; be punctual, intelligent and efficient
• Win as a team; care for your coworkers professionally and personally
• Wow our customers; be respectful, intuitive, personal and efficient
  

As a provider of intelligent water solutions, Southern Irrigation strives to be best in the industry, and in return we provide amazing opportunities for our people.

Southern Irrigation offers impressive employee benefits such as 100% employer-paid health benefits plan, RRSP matching, culture and community events, and opportunities for employee bonuses.

At Southern Irrigation we know our success is based on having all “A” players rowing in the same direction. Our Work (hard), Win (as a team), and Wow (our customers) attitude makes the environment at Southern Irrigation both challenging and fun.