Credit Associate

Jobtailor; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Saskatoon, Canada, is seeking a Collections professional to maximize cash receipts and manage outstanding balances. The role involves evaluating credit risk and coordinating with collections agencies as needed.

The ideal candidate has accounting experience, strong customer service, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Crimin al record checks may be required by policy.

Qualifications

• Two years of accounting experience with two financial accounting courses or CCP designation.
• One year of accounting experience with four financial accounting courses or CCP designation.
• Criminal record check may be required by FCL policies.
• Customer service abilities.
• Ability to work in a high-energy and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform collection activities to maximize cash receipts.
• Establish payment plans for outstanding balances when necessary.
• Evaluate credit risk factors.
• Recommend accounts for collection agencies, reinstatement, closure, or write-off.
• Reconcile accounts as required.
• Correspond with customers to resolve disputes.
• Recommend account adjustments or transfers.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Report to the Collections Supervisor.
• Work closely with Credit Clerks.

Skills

Customer service abilities

High-energy collaborative environment

Education

Two years accounting exp + two financial accounting courses or CCP

One year accounting exp + four financial accounting courses or CCP

Job description

• Perform collection activities to maximize cash receipts
• Establish payment plans for outstanding balances when necessary
• Evaluate credit risk factors
• Recommend accounts for collection agencies, reinstatement, closure, or write-off
• Reconcile accounts as required
• Correspond with customers to resolve disputes
• Recommend account adjustments or transfers
• Perform other duties as required
• Report to the Collections Supervisor
• Work closely with Credit Clerks

Requirements

• Two years of relevant accounting experience, a high school diploma, and either two courses in financial accounting from an accredited post-secondary institution or two courses from the Certified Credit Professional (CCP) designation; OR
• One year of relevant accounting experience, a high school diploma, and either four courses in financial accounting from an accredited post-secondary institution or four courses from the Certified Credit Professional (CCP) designation
• May be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies
• Customer service abilities
• Ability to work in a high-energy and collaborative environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cash collection activities, credit risk evaluation, and account reconciliation while maintaining strong customer service and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cash Collection Activities
• Credit Risk Evaluation
• Account Reconciliation
• Customer Service Abilities
• Certified Credit Professional (CCP)

Hard Skills

• Accounting Experience
• Payment Plan Establishment
• Dispute Resolution
• Account Adjustment Recommendations
• Financial Accounting Courses

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• High-Energy Work Ethic

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Credit Professional (CCP)

Industry Keywords

• Collections Supervisor
• Credit Clerks
• Criminal Record Check
• Outstanding Balances