Accounts Receivable Specialist

Black & McDonald; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services firm in Toronto is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage collections and financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in B2B collections, strong communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software. This position offers competitive compensation and a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Team events and outings

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable / Collections in a B2B environment, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficient knowledge of financial statements and established accounting practices.
• Experience with prompt payment legislation and construction liens is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Initiate collection efforts by communicating with customers via various methods.
• Maintain detailed customer/activity notes for follow-up purposes.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Continuous learning

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

MS Office

JD Edwards or Oracle-based ERP

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Southern Ontario team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard‑working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is located in Scarborough and reports directly to the Regional Controller.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiate collection efforts by communicating with customers via phone, email or regular mail
• Maintain detailed customer / collections activity notes for follow up purposes
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries with confidentiality and in a timely manner
• Receive customer payments and prepare bank deposits daily and deposit to bank, as required
• Post deposits to accounting system
• Process customer Visa payment transactions and send approval confirmations to customers
• Print and distribute customer statements as required
• Communicate daily with Billing Administrators, Controller, Project Managers on collection issues / progress
• Submit requests for customer / vendor credit checks to credit bureau
• Submit and / or complete requests for new customer set up
• Complete customer direct deposit forms and send back to customers as needed
• Prepare weekly / monthly / quarterly reports as required
• On occasion go to bank for deposits
• Lead biweekly or monthly A / R review calls with operational groups for problem accounts
• Other duties as required

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Post‑secondary education preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable / Collections in a B2B environment preferably in the construction industry

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient knowledge and understanding of :

• Financial statements – read and comprehend
• Established accounting practices, procedures and techniques
• Experience dealing with prompt payment legislation and construction liens is an asset
• Organization and time management

Proficient user of :

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system
• Willing and able to travel locally for business transactions
• License requirements valid G

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

A family business with family values

Interesting and challenging work

Team events and outings year-round

Long‑term stability

Empowered people with ambitious goals

Competitive compensation and benefits packages