Accounts Receivable Administrator - Toronto, Canada - Venture Steel Inc.

Venture Steel Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Opportunity:

Venture Steel is a fast paced, private, expanding and profitable metal distribution company. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to its growth and be an integral part of the finance team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Financial Services & Treasury, this position will be actively involved in the month end process and day to day Accounts Receivable functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts receivable management; review of A/R Aging, coordinate collection efforts and make collection calls as necessary
Communicate with customers regarding invoices, payments, AR balances, and payment terms and provide timely updates. Collect outstanding accounts within established terms of sales while retaining customer goodwill
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and adhoc reports for management
Manage customer relationships both internally and externally
Analyze and release credit holds
Assist to evaluate credit for current and new customers and determine when to increase or decrease credit limits
Provide weekly analysis and status updates of receivable aging reports, including steps taken to collect overdue accounts and future plans for collection
Setup new customer accounts, verify credit information for accuracy and completeness, Dun & Bradstreet reports, networking, and trade reference
Coordinate the month end close of A/R
Assist in reconciliations of the A/R's sub ledgers to the GL
Ensure up to date customer information is maintained

Skills and Qualifications:

University Degree or College Diploma in Accounting/Finance
23 years' experience in collection
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering data
Excellent telephone etiquette, negotiation skills and the ability to resolve difficult situations
Excellent communication skills
Experience with Great Plains an asset