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

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.