Accounts Receivable Technician

Fastco•Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC

48d

About The Position

Fastco is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Receivable Technician to join our finance team and work closely with the credit manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts receivable. This role requires a meticulous and organized individual who can efficiently manage receivables, proactively engage with customers to facilitate timely payments, perform credit checks and ensure accurate cash allocations.

Requirements

Have 3 years of experience in accounts receivable with a strong understanding of accounting principles
Excellent communication and negotiation skills for interacting with both internal teams and external customers.
Proficiency in using an ERP system and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and customer account reconciliation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Have a DCS, ACS in accounting or administration, college level.
Proficiency in spoken and written French & English needed to ensure communication with clients across Canada.
Master of the MS Office suite mainly Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP Business by Design would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Customer Communication & Customer Account Reconciliation
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers to facilitate smoother collections processes.
Address customer inquiries related to invoices, payments, and account balances in a professional and timely manner.
Work closely with the customer service, sales, and marketing teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any billing discrepancies.
Customer Collections
Implement effective collection strategies to minimize outstanding receivables.
Communicate with customers to address payment delays, resolve disputes, and negotiate payment plans
Monitor and manage aged receivables, taking appropriate actions to accelerate cash inflows.
Order Management (Credit Risk Assessment)
Review and manage credit blocked Sales Orders
Decide on releases while obtaining necessary management approvals
Perform Credit Checks
Perform credit risk assessments (supplier references, credit report)
Report findings to credit manager for term and limit approval
Issue approval/Refusal Letters
Cash Application
Accurately apply incoming payments to customer accounts using our ERP software
Reconcile discrepancies between payment amounts received and outstanding invoices
Investigate and resolve payment-related issues promptly.