Accounts Receivable Specialist
Are you looking to get your foot in the door of a growing business that promotes from within?
We’re Pacific West System Supply Ltd, Pro-Line Construction Materials and Boyd Distributors Ltd. and you’ll find a bright future with us. We’re a proud supplier to the construction and building supply industries. We’ve grown steadily over the past four decades because of our competitive pricing, excellent customer service, and great people.
That steady growth has us looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Receivable Specialist, and we hope our search ends with you.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately invoicing customers and clients for products and services, while reviewing g/m as needed.
- Issuing invoices and distributing them electronically or by mail
- Communicating with customers to answer billing questions
- Checking for gross margin and billing errors on invoices
- Issuing credits on accounts
- Assessing credit worthiness of new and existing customers by analyzing financial information such as income level, debt level, purchase history etc. Using systems such as BC Online, Alberta Registry, LTSA, Equifax, Sterling Credit, bank references, credit references and PPSA searches
- Assessing, evaluating, and verifying credit data to make informed decisions on credit applications.
- Presenting credit risk assessments to Director and VP and making recommendations on whether to grant credit
- Monitoring the financial condition of existing borrowers (customers), including changes in credit risk and ability to repay debt.
- Dealing directly with general contactors, builders and owners on lien issues, filing and outside arrangements to protect from liens
- Preparing reports outlining the level of risk associated with lending to specific clients.
- Conferring with credit groups etc. to exchange credit information. Meetings 1 hour 3 times per month, sometimes attend off site.
- Completing and presenting (including calling) credit/trade references as requested by credit group or other business representatives
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in all credit risk activities.
- Consulting with customers to resolve complaints and verify credit transactions.
- Reconciliation of various ongoing credit accounts, statement issues
- Maintaining client relationships and providing customer service to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Setting up new accounts upon approval of credit application and further communication with the individuals/organizations. Verifying pricing on all new accounts
- Ensuring maintenance of updated and accurate records and making changes on customer accounts accordingly.
- Preparing and filing legal claims and other documents in case of a legal dispute.
- Appearing in small claims court as an assistant for the Companies
- Skip tracing and investigating the possible whereabouts of Customers that have gone Rogue.
- Processing Moneris Credit Card transactions and facilitating with Credit Card compliance changes and audits
- Negotiating with Sales on various credit issues
- Liaising with lawyers for mortgages to secure property
- Reporting directly to Director of Credit
Qualifications
- Strong proven computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
- Strong written communication skills
- Accuracy, attention to detail, confidentiality, and follow-up are essential
- Effective organizational and time management skills, able to meet daily deadlines.
You’ll succeed at this job if you demonstrate the following skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team building skills
- Motivated self-starter
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective verbal and listening as well as written communication skills
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Computer skills (Excel is a must)
- Time management skills
Benefits
- Full benefits - after 3 months
- MSP Coverage - after 3 months
- RRSP Matching
- Support with Additional Training
Working with Us
This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday. and we offer full benefits and RRSP matching.
We’ve been fortunate to hire some great people, and they’ve fueled the growth that has us hiring again. We hope you’ll be the next person to join the PacWest team.
Your Application
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us with the “Help” button in the application.
We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00-$37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
