Accounts Receivable Associate

Sonepar•Vaughan, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 50 years, Dixon Electric has been servicing the electrical industry with a combination of integrity, stability and trust. We take pride in our ability to provide customized solutions to exact specifications for each one of our clients, as a full line electrical distributor. Through the collaboration between Dixon Electric, our manufacturers, suppliers and our clientele, we have been able to create a synergistic environment that benefits all. At Dixon, we leverage our strong global resource base, our local expertise, and our family-oriented values to deliver the best service to our customers and suppliers. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces. Why Join Us? You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential. You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions. A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry. We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments. An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Requirements

5-7+ years’ relevant credit and collection experience
Experience with large accounts and credit portfolio monitoring and management
Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement solutions.
Motivated and results oriented.
Professional presence with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Organizational skill sets with attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree or CCP designation an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform credit file reviews for accounts according to schedule and needs.
Collecting receivables including calls to accounts, regular follow ups, investigating and resolving issues relating to invoices and account reconciliation.
Collaborate, support and work with colleagues in all Departments to manage billings and receivables in a timely manner.
Analyze client credit records of existing or new accounts and assess potential risk.
Develop a strong understanding of each customer’s invoicing and payments processes and systems to ensure efficient and timely collections.
Ensure invoices meet specific requirements of customer’s payables and payments processes and various vendor management systems prior to submission.
Create and maintain reporting of relevant credit data on client files to internal stakeholders.
Provide solutions to trouble accounts or difficult collections.
Temporarily suspend credit privileges as necessary.
Check and/or approve orders that request authorization.
Reviewing and updating key account files.
Responding to issues and inquiries, cultivating strong client relationships
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Spending Account
RRSP matching
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Career path
Company paid Life Insurance
Employee paid disability