The Sarjeant Company has been supplying construction materials and fuel to Simcoe County for over 130 years. Our steady growth in the Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Fuel businesses as well as Land Development is a result of our ongoing focus on innovative technology, outstanding customer service, progressive employment practices and community leadership. We value the commitment of our employees and provide a challenging and rewarding work environment. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are always mindful of our long term customer relationships, the corner stone of our success.

Job description

We have an opening for a Credit/Accounts Receivable Representative to join our Barrie Team. This position is responsible for running credit reports, opening and closing accounts, working with customers to resolve issues, making collection calls, issuing demand letters, and working with the credit team on all customer priorities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Following up on outstanding balances, short payments, and overpayments
• Contacting clients via phone, email, and mail to collect outstanding payments
• Handling internal & external requests relating to customer accounts, PAP and billing processes, and processing account changes
• Opening and closing accounts and performing account reconciliations
• Producing weekly aging reports, analysing and payment trends, and following up as necessary
• Processing credit reports and supporting the credit team to determine credit limits/terms
• Contacting customers relating to cash applications, NSF payments, and credit card declines
• Reviewing and releasing customer orders
• Supporting marketing initiatives including new product/service launches

Qualifications and Skills

• Post secondary degree/diploma in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Residential sales experience considered an asset
• Minimum 1-3 years credit or collections experience
• The successful candidate will have exemplary attention to detail and accuracy, must be comfortable calling customers for collections and resolving issues on a regular basis, must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts
• This is a 100% in office role at our Barrie head office location

Why Choose Sarjeants?

• Extended health care and benefits program
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP matching
• Employee events and perks
• World class working environment with opportunities for growth and development

The Sarjeant Co Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person