Bilingual A/R Collections in Toronto, Ontario

Bilingual (French and English) A/R Collections Coordinator Industry: Finance/AccountingLocation: Etobicoke, ONContract until January. Potential for extentionSUMMARY: The Bilingual Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for completing collections for all outstanding accounts due & performing customer account reconciliations.RESPONSIBILITIES: Make collection calls and accurately document details;Apply professional judgement in order to identify risky balances and escalate to management appropriately;Ensure that accounts are collected within set time targets;Handle customer inquiries in a timely manner;Prepare weekly customer statements and/or invoice reprint requirements;Provide POD?s upon request by customer to facilitate collection; andAccurately reconcile customer accounts on a timely basis and pursue correct follow-up action. QUALIFICATIONS: 2-5 years experience in Accounts Receivable;Must have exposure in 1st party collections;Fluent in English and French (oral & written): you will be tested on oral and written French;Post-secondary education in an accounting discipline is an asset;Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;Ability to work in a highly organized fashion with strict attention to detail;Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel & Word); Interested candidates are encouraged to attach their resumes and send to (click to respond). Only those candidates that qualify will be contacted. Thank-you for your interest.Listing originally posted at http://www.bullhornreach.com/job/xxxx07_bilingual-ar-collections-toronto-on-canada?utm_source=oodle.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=job&utm_campaign=feeds1