Accounts Receivable & Credit Analyst

Wolseley Inc; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits starting day 1

RRSP and pension plan with employer-mâ

Paid vacation and sick time

Annual bonus and profit sharing

Employee discounts on leading products

Education reimbursement

Employee referral programs

Recognition initiatives

Job summary

Wolseley Canada is seeking an Accounts Receivable Representative to manage customer accounts, ensure timely collections, and support cash flow objectives. You will combine financial analysis with collection activities to reduce credit risk and improve reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities include maintaining credit limits, analyzing aging reports, contacting customers, resolving billing discrepancies, and supporting month-end close. A related degree and ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in collections, accounts receivable, credit analysis, or financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and collection practices.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate customer credit limits to support business needs while minimizing exposure to bad debt and uncollectible accounts.
• Monitor and analyze customer accounts to identify overdue balances and potential collection risks.
• Review accounts receivable aging reports and prioritize collection activities accordingly.
• Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices, payment status, and payment arrangements.
• Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely resolution.
• Analyze customer payment trends and provide recommendations to the Controller to improve collection performance and cash flow.
• Maintain accurate and detailed collection records, account notes, and customer communications.
• Assist the Controller with credit risk assessments, customer credit reviews, and account evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations when establishing new customer accounts or modifying credit limits.
• Process customer payments received via credit card, cheque, EFT, and e-transfer.
• Process customer credit notes and related account adjustments.
• Support month-end closing activities and perform other accounting duties as required.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit analysis

Collections

Excel

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Wolseley Canada is seeking an Accounts Receivable Representative to manage customer accounts, ensure timely collections, and support cash flow objectives. You will combine financial analysis with collection activities to reduce credit risk and improve reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities include maintaining credit limits, analyzing aging reports, contacting customers, resolving billing discrepancies, and supporting month-end close. A related degree and ERP experience are preferred.