Bilingual AR Admin & Collection Clerk

Proax Technologies Ltd.; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical automation distributor in Tecumseh seeks an AR Admin & Collection Clerk to manage customer accounts, ensure timely collections, and perform administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, bilingual skills in French and English, and experience in accounts receivable. This is an on-site position offering opportunities for career growth in an engaging environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Engaging and inclusive workplace

Technical training provided

Qualifications

• High level of accuracy and efficiency with tasks.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and teams.
• Excellent customer service communication skills.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience in accounts receivable management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review past-due invoices and follow up with customers.
• Liaise between customers and departments to resolve payment issues.
• Enter invoices in customer portals and issue credit notes.
• Document all communications regarding collections.
• Prepare reports on accounts receivable status.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Ability to work independently

Relationship building

Education

Business administration diploma

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software (P21 or similar)

Job description

Overview

Who are we? Proax Technologies is a leading Technical Automation Distributor that offers innovative product solutions in the areas of Automation and Robotics, Motion Control and Machine Safety, creating close relationships with our valued customers, vendors, and employees.

Why Choose Proax?

• Great Place to Work
• We offer an engaging, inclusive, clean, and safe work environment
• Technical training of our products to ensure quality customer service
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Work with collaborative team members in the automation industry

General Description

Reporting to the Credit Manager, the AR Admin & Collection Clerk will work with customers to ensure their accounts are collected in a timely manner and remain in good standing. The AR Admin & Collection Clerk will also perform important and recurring administrative duties related to billings and collection activities at Proax.

Responsibilities

• Collection Related Duties
  • Reviewing aged invoice reports for past-due invoices
  • Contacting customers, performing regular follow-ups, and ultimately collecting amounts due
  • Liaise between customers and internal departments as required to identify and resolve barriers to payments
  • Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending invoice reminders and contacting clients
  • Escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Ensure all communications are appropriately documented and accessible
• AR Admin Duties
  • Enter customer invoices on customer specific portals
  • Issuing credit notes and rebills for invoice corrections
  • Sending customer statements
  • General reports detailing accounts receivable status, and/or other reporting as required

Qualifications

• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments
• Excellent communication skills with a strong customer service focus
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Working experience in accounts receivable
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (P21 or other full-scale ER software)
• Proficiency in MS Office Software i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook
• Business administration diploma with related accounting experience
• Must be bilingual in French and English

Availability

• Must be available to work on-site in our Tecumseh, ON.