Collections Specialist
- Vancouver, BC
- $23.00-26.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Manage and oversee business-to-business collections, ensuring timely payments and resolving outstanding balances.
- Monitor and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate payment records and financial reporting.
- Collaborate closely with the Accounts Receivable team to identify and address payment issues.
- Investigate and resolve reasons for delayed or missed payments, maintaining clear and effective communication with clients.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of account statuses and work to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Perform general accounting clerk duties, including data entry and account monitoring.
- Utilize basic Excel skills to organize, track, and analyze financial data.
- Familiarize yourself with internal software systems to streamline collection processes.
- Contribute to improving collection strategies and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Proven experience in collections, accounts receivable, or a related accounting role.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address payment issues effectively.
- Familiarity with basic Excel functions, such as data entry and organization.
- Experience working in a business-to-business (B2B) environment is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for maintaining positive client relationships.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new software systems and processes.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Previous experience in the wood and furniture manufacturing industry is an asset but not required.