IT Specialist

rebelapparel; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Collections Specialist for the Media Credit & Collections team in Toronto. You will manage a portfolio of accounts, perform follow-ups, and help meet cash collection and DSO targets. The role requires strong negotiation and communication skills, with solid Excel proficiency.

Onsite in Toronto, collaboration with Sales, Billing and AR is essential. Responsibilities include resolving billing disputes, reconciling customer accounts, drafting collection reports, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of collections or AR experience.
• Postsecondary education in business, finance, or accounting preferred.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience in media, advertising, or high-volume AR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts and follow up on balances.
• Forecast monthly cash collections and support DSO targets.
• Investigate and resolve billing disputes and payment discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Billing and AR to resolve delays and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare collection reports and maintain accurate notes and records.

Skills

Negotiation

Account management

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Postsecondary education in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

As part of the company Media Credit & Collections team, the Collections Specialist manages an assigned portfolio of accounts receivable to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. The role collaborates with customers, Sales, Billing, and Accounts Receivable teams to resolve payment issues, reconcile accounts, and support departmental cash collection and DSO objectives.

Location: Toronto ON - Fully onsite role.

Advantages

• Payrate: $33.66/h
• Global opportunities for professional growth and development
• Onsite position
• Location: Toronto ON

Responsibilities

Collections & Portfolio Management

• Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts.
• Perform regular follow-ups on outstanding balances via phone calls and written correspondence.
• Forecast monthly cash collections and support departmental collection and DSO targets.
• Monitor delinquent accounts and recommend appropriate collection strategies.
• Escalate collection issues as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of collection activities and customer commitments.

Account Reconciliation & Customer Service

• Investigate and resolve billing disputes and payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer accounts and identify outstanding issues.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Billing, and Accounts Receivable teams to resolve payment delays.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Distribute statements of account and payment reminders.

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare collection reports and portfolio updates.
• Maintain accurate account notes and customer records.
• Assist with month-end activities related to collections.
• Support special collection projects and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, or customer account management.
• Postsecondary education in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in media, advertising, or a high-volume accounts receivable environment is considered an asset.

Key Competencies

• Relationship building
• Negotiation and persuasion
• Customer service focus
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Results orientation
• Attention to detail

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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