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