Job Description
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: $ 65,000-$70,000
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Our client, a well-established construction company, is seeking an Accounts Receivable / Credit and Collections Specialist to join their growing team on-site in Mississauga. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional looking to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do
- Review and evaluate credit risk for new customer accounts.
- Set and manage credit limits for customers.
- Make daily calls to collect outstanding payments and follow up as needed.
- Work with other teams to resolve issues that affect payments, and escalate when needed.
- Apply customer payments and cash receipts in the system.
- Process credit card payments.
- Provide regular updates on collection progress.
- Contact customers to confirm they received invoices and have all required documents.
- Resolve billing issues and short payments with customers.
- Reconcile accounts accurately and on time.
- Stay informed about construction laws related to credit and collections.
What You Bring
- 2 years of experience in collections/ AR
- Experience with Jonas is considered an asset.
- A degree or diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience in construction accounting is a strong asset.
- Familiarity with Jonas or similar accounting software is preferred.
- Strong skills in Excel.
- Understanding of commercial credit scores.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- 3 weeks vacation
- Free parking
- Benefits package