Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist Surrey

Emterra Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and family-owned organization recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers! As part of the Accounts Receivable team, you will play a crucial role in supporting waste diversion and the circular economy. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in your community while enjoying competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, and professional development support. If you are an experienced administrative professional with a customer-focused approach and strong negotiation skills, this is your chance to grow with a company that values its employees and the environment. Apply now and help us create a cleaner, safer future!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee discount programs

Annual wage increases

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Collections.
• Proven ability to manage aged receivables and resolve high-risk accounts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily collection calls and emails to recover outstanding payments.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and establish repayment plans with customers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Dispute resolution skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Customer-focused approach

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you are an experienced, energetic, and customer-focused administrative professional, interested in joining a dynamic family-owned entrepreneurial organization where you can make a difference, then look no further! We are looking for an individual who shares our passion for this industry and who strives for excellence as our business continues to grow. Our Surrey, BC location is currently searching for a suitable candidate to join our Accounts Receivable team.

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organizations have been deemed to be an essential service by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra:

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages and annual wage increases!
• Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company!
• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
• Employee discount programs!
• Be part of an organization that wants to learn and grow!
• Ability to have impact and make change!

Job Duties:

1. Conduct daily collection calls, emails, and follow-ups to recover outstanding payments.
2. Negotiate payment arrangements and establish repayment plans with customers.
3. Monitor and manage aged receivables, identifying high-risk accounts and escalating as needed.
4. Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely payment.
5. Reconcile customer accounts to maintain accurate records and proper payment application.
6. Prepare and analyze reports on collection status, payment trends, and account aging.
7. Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer files.
8. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve disputes and issues.
9. Recommend accounts for further action, such as legal proceedings or write-offs, as necessary.
10. Stay updated on industry best practices and regulations related to collections.
11. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all collection activities.
12. Perform other business-related duties as required to support the team and organizational goals.

Requirements:

1. 3-4 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Collections.
2. Proven ability to manage aged receivables and resolve high-risk accounts.
3. Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions like VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer and team interactions.
6. Ability to analyze payment trends and prepare collection reports.
7. Organized and efficient with strong time management skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
8. Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
9. Customer-focused approach to resolving payment issues while maintaining relationships.

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply; however, only those who are qualified will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.