Accounts Receivable Coordinator - Burnaby, Canada - BC Housing

BC Housing

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Burnaby, Canada

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Position Summary:

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COORDINATOR

Job ID: 5523

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

Location:
BURNABY, BC
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BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership.

_Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

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Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference.

When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they've helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians.

And while they're here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

Inhouse training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees' current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunchandlearn lectures and seminars.
Recognition programs including longterm service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
Participation in community and charitable events.

Please note:
Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COORDINATOR:

($53, $61,546.97 Annually)

***Reporting to the Senior Accounting Officer (Accounts Receivable), the Accounts Receivable Coordinator monitors the collection activities for BC Housing's accounts receivables, initiates the collection of overdue accounts and accounts in default, and performs the full range of remittance processing functions throughout the year. He/she/they acts as an informational resource for BC Housing staff, non-profit societies, and co-operatives in regard to collections. The position assists in reflecting the debt under the Residential Tenancy Board, the Refund Set-Off program (RSO), Small Claims Court and, in conjunction with legal counsel, the Supreme Court if applicable, attends mediation/arbitration sessions and court hearings as required to conduct BC Housing's case against the debtor and/or to give evidence.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Diploma in business, accounting administration, or other relevant field.
Considerable accounts receivable/collections experience in a high volume computerized financial accounting environment.
Sound experience using computerized accounting systems and advanced spreadsheets.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of accounts receivable accounting and debt collection
Working knowledge of legal collection and internal control issues
Working knowledge of legal proceedings in Small Claims Court and Supreme Court
Working knowledge of Debt Collection Statutes, Tenancy/Occupancy Agreements, Residential Tenancy Act
Working knowledge of the Goods and Services Taxes, Society and Cooperative Act
Good research, investigative, analytical, and problemsolving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with difficult clients
Ability to organize work effectively and meet deadlines
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to new situations, methods and priorities
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with mínimal supervision

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