Accounts Receivable & Collection Specialist

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a company that puts its people first? SOUTHLAND Transportation has a new opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional. If you have a passion for accounts receivable and enjoy working in a high-volume setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Reporting to AR Supervisor, the Accounts Receivable & Collection Specialist will be exposed to multiple companies and will perform various accounts receivable and other accounting functions in a busy finance department. Primary responsibilities include ensuring all customer payments are processed in a timely and accurate fashion, collections, filing and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience, skills and personal attributes:

• Minimum 2 years of accounts receivable experience within a fast paced, complex and demanding business environment
• Educational background in accounting
• Experience in Oracle an asset
• Intermediate to advanced skill level with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization and customers
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain customer accounts, files, and contracts for several companies
• Liaise with customers, finance team, sales and the operations department, handle both external and internal inquires
• Monitor customer aging and follow-up on overdue accounts; managing collections with clients
• Generate cash receipts based on payments received from clients on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Send out customer invoices and statements weekly and monthly
• Prepare periodic reports as required
• Work with the Team Lead to complete month end tasks as assigned