Bilingual Accounts Receivable Collector

Salary :

Activity area : Industrial and manufacturing

Post category : Accounting, Finance and Insurance

Province : Quebec

Region : Montreal, Montreal and surroundings

Recruiter : Cathy Lavoie

Contact us : clavoie@st-amour.com

Job description :

Description of the business :

Our client is a long-established global organization, recognized for the quality of its services and its strong presence in the industry. The company promotes collaboration, financial discipline, and excellence in customer service. Joining this team means working in a structured, dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement. You will also have the opportunity to grow and develop within the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage assigned accounts and ensure timely recovery of outstanding balances.
• Maintain professional communication with customers to support constructive relationships.
• Analyze overdue accounts and prepare reports on higher-risk situations.
• Monitor insurance coverage for designated accounts.
• Escalate complex cases and collaborate with the Finance team to resolve issues.
• Prepare weekly cash position reports.
• Oversee cash management activities, including monitoring banking transactions.
• Review AR aging and perform general ledger reconciliations.
• Lead follow-ups with problematic accounts and ensure appropriate actions are taken.
• Assist in resolving billing discrepancies or payment issues in collaboration with internal teams.
• Process credit note adjustments when required.

Benefits :

• Salary between $55,000 and $65,000, with a bonus program.
• Comprehensive group insurance starting on day one, fully paid by the employer.
• Excellent opportunities for career advancement.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

Skills and qualifications :

Required Technical Skills :

• Strong command of French and good communication skills in English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Solid financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Autonomy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies.
• Proven problem-solving abilities, both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; experience with an ERP (SAP is an asset).

Qualifications :

• University degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or collections.