Collections and Credit Manager - Edmonton, Canada - NationaLease

NationaLease

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

WHY CALMONT
At Calmont, you are more than just an employee, everyone is a respected and valued member of our team. We provide a supportive work environment which enables personal and professional growth.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

If you are a self-starter who enjoys a challenge and thrives in a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you At Calmont, we believe in a healthy work-life balance and we are pleased to offer a competitive compensation package, along with a first class benefits package for the correct individual.

What You'll Do

ABOUT THE ROLE
Join our team and experience a rewarding work environment with skilled and supportive teammates.

We are currently accepting resumes from organized and team-oriented individuals who are looking for a career as a Collections and Credit Manager at our Edmonton Leasing location.

The Credit & Collections Manager is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the credit and collection team.

Working with the team for guidance and advising on collecting the maximum amount of overdue accounts from customers within approved authority limits.

They are also responsible for following established procedures for processing receipts, cash, etc. ensuring effective, efficient, and accurate financial and credit administrative operations. Also verify and post accounts receivables transactions to journals, ledger, and other records.

Some of the job duties will include but are not limited to:

Managing the day to day operations of the credit and collections team
Collections, dispute resolution, order release and credit investigations for a broad spectrum of customers.
Contact customers to secure payment, follow up on overdue balances and resolve issues.
Maintain detailed online documentation of collection action taken and correspondence between customer (external and internal) regarding issues impacting payment
Research and analyze accounts e.g. payment habits, sales history, and previous collection steps to determine the most effective means of collections.
Review and release blocked orders throughout the day to encourage sales and mitigate credit risks.

Work with various departments within the business to resolve customer issues relating to initial booking of orders, delivery of goods/services and fulfillment of projects.

This requires in-depth knowledge of cross functional units and processes.
Reconcile customer accounts, short payments, and NSF cheques.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
Professional communication and appropriate etiquette always required
Prepare third party collection data.
Review weekly Trial Balance for High o/s balances or irregularities within time parameters establish by company.
Form collection strategies to mitigate customer objections in making timely AR payments.
Investigate collection problems and advise customers on corporate AR policies and procedures.
Ensuring the confidentiality of all financial files.
Development and maintaining all policies and procedures of the Credit and Collection department.

What We're Looking For

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a Business or Accounting program.
Minimum 7 years of experience in collection/credit manager experience with proven good tract record
Energetic and friendly, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail with the drive to meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency with CDK, as well as ADP accounting software.
Knowledge and experience with MS Word and Excel.