Credit & Collections Specialist

Bunzl Canada•Burlington, ON

1d•CA$55,000 - CA$65,000

About The Position

The Credit & Collections Specialist supports the company’s financial health by managing customer accounts, collecting payments, and helping resolve billing or credit-related issues. This role works closely with customers and internal teams to ensure accounts are managed fairly, accurately, and in line with company policy. Success in this role comes from strong communication, organization, and a customer-focused mindset, along with meeting key performance targets such as DSO and past-due balances.

Requirements

3 – 5 years of experience in a similar credit, collections, or AR role (B2B preferred).
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Comfortable working with Excel and Office 365 (intermediate level).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/French is an asset.
Experience with AS400, Sidetrade, or customer payment portals (e.g., Ariba, Retail Link) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely payment.
Contact customers to follow up on overdue balances and resolve payment issues.
Maintain accurate notes and documentation of collection activity in Sidetrade.
Review payment history and account activity to guide collection efforts.
Provide regular portfolio updates and reporting to management.
Investigate and help resolve invoice disputes and deductions.
Reconcile customer accounts and request appropriate adjustments when needed.
Review credit limits and recommend updates based on customer history and risk.
Escalate accounts to legal or third-party collections when necessary.
Review and release blocked orders while managing credit risk.
Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and other internal teams to resolve issues related to orders, deliveries, or billing.
Support smooth order processing by setting appropriate credit parameters.
Build positive working relationships with both internal teams and external customers.
Communicate professionally and clearly at all times.
Contribute proactively to team and company goals.