Calmont Group Looking for Collection Clerk at Edmonton, AB Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION
WHY CALMONT

At Calmont, you are more than just an employee, everyone is a respected and valued member of our team. We provide a supportive work environment which enables personal and professional growth.

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ABOUT THE ROLE*

Join our team and experience a rewarding work environment with skilled and supportive teammates. We are currently accepting resumes from organized and team-oriented individuals who are looking for a career as a Collections Clerk at our Edmonton Leasing location.

As a Collections Clerk, you will be responsible for collecting the maximum amount of overdue accounts from customers. Some of the job duties will include, but are not limited to:

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

• Collect payments for an assigned account receivable portfolio.
• Manage, perform, and document collection calls on overdue accounts.
• Collaborate with the Credit Manager to maintain collection goals and general AR performance levels.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Prepare third party collection data.
• Make arrangements for payment of outstanding accounts; escalate to Credit Manager on Delinquent Accounts.
• Mail or fax invoices to customers. Follow up on customer requests.
• Receive and fill out receipts for third party payments, whether by cash, cheque, credit, and other forms of payment.
• Form collection strategies to mitigate customer objections in making timely AR payments.
• Investigate collection problems and advise customers on corporate AR policies and procedures.
• Filing.

ADMINISTRATION

• Provide administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient office operations.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial files.
• Prepare head office bank deposit and occasionally make bank deposit.
• Training and supervising receptionists.
• Other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a Business or Accounting program preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting/Administrative capacity.
• Having prior credit and collections experience is considered an asset.
• Energetic and friendly, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with the drive to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with CDK, as well as ADP accounting software is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with MS Word and Excel.

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WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY*
If you are a self-starter who enjoys a challenge and thrives in a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you! At Calmont, we believe in a healthy work-life balance and we are pleased to offer a competitive compensation package, along with a first class benefits package for the correct individual.

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We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in the position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Job Type: Full-time