Bilingual Accounts Receivable Assistant

Sovereign Insurance•Montreal, QC

8d•CA$38,007 - CA$63,345•Hybrid

About The Position

Based on established policies, procedures and guidance: the Accounts Receivable Assistant will support the billing process, post payments, process related transactions and respond to billing inquiries, reconcile and analyze partner accounts to resolve account differences and maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders. Decisions are related to completion of own work.

Requirements

Completed post-secondary education in Accounting, Business or related discipline required.
Solid working knowledge of systems and technology such as MS Word, Excel, data entry.
Proficiency in both English and French is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority anglophone and francophone clients, groups, and teams. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.
You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.
You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Accounting or Accounts Receivable an asset.
Insurance industry experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Process partner payments (cheques and EFTs) and complete related data entry accurately and on time.
Review partner remittances and investigate late or unmatched payments to determine root causes.
Reconcile partner accounts (including complex accounts), investigate discrepancies, and take appropriate action to resolve differences.
Maintain accurate financial records by balancing accounts and correcting posting errors as needed.
Respond to inquiries from partners and internal teams, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery.
Carry out related activities and provide backup support to other AR team members as required.