Bilingual Collections Specialist

Applied Industrial Technologies - Canada; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bilingual Collections Specialist to join their team. This role involves managing accounts receivable, reducing delinquency, and enhancing customer relationships in a fast-paced environment. With opportunities for remote or hybrid work, you will engage with clients across Canada, ensuring timely payments while maintaining excellent communication. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a company dedicated to superior performance and community involvement. If you thrive in a goal-oriented atmosphere and possess strong analytical skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable collections.
• Fluent in both French and English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts daily to prevent late payments.
• Contact customers to arrange collection of past due accounts.
• Prepare reports and handle ad hoc duties.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Accounts receivable collections

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

SAP

Job description

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Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities, and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance! This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied is a leading distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers across Canada with over 50 facilities and 650 Associates. We support industries such as steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation.

We are currently seeking a Bilingual Collections Specialist – Eastern Canada. This full-time position can be remote, hybrid, or based in an office, with preferred locations in the Greater Montreal or Toronto areas.

The Collections Specialist will be responsible for reducing delinquency for assigned accounts through correspondence via email and phone in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring and reviewing accounts daily to prevent late payments and resolve past-due balances.
2. Contacting customers to arrange collection of past due accounts.
3. Reconciling and resolving customer payment disputes.
4. Investigating root causes of non-payment.
5. Updating account status and database regularly.
6. Maintaining documentation of customer correspondence.
7. Communicating collection strategies with management.
8. Preparing reports and handling ad hoc duties.
9. Meeting department goals and activity metrics.
10. Analyzing account information and recommending solutions or process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in French and English (fluent).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts receivable collections.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, and SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude, team player, able to work independently, self-motivated.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

This role requires advanced proficiency in both French and English, especially as clients are outside Québec and/or managers are outside Québec.

We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Wholesale