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DATE: May 23, 2008

CLIENT REQUIREMENT

CLIENT PROFILE: Industry leader (multiple offices across Canada)

POSITION: Collections/Accounts Receivable

Looking to join National organization? Working within the Ottawa Head Office, this position may be your opportunity for a rewarding and long-term career.

Working within the Accounting Department, this position will work closely with customers, internal and external and is responsible for the timely collection and management of the accounts receivable portfolio of moderate to high profile accounts, utilizing telephone collections, A/R reconciliation, dunning letters, customer visits and other tools to meet or exceed the organization's collection targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Solicit payments from customers in accordance to terms with the objective of meeting or exceeding key A/R performance targets, using the following tools: effective telephone collections, reconciliation of A/R, provide copies and back-up documentation, identifying billing errors, customer visits to understand payment processing and/or financial problems, analyze the problems and provide solutions acceptable to both parties, dunning letters and other notices/tools.
- Review and evaluate existing customer credit terms on a regular basis and approve or recommend increases where appropriate, within company authorization levels.
- Review and approve orders as required in a timely fashion, minimizing risk without unduly impeding delivery deadlines.
- Regularly review accounts to assess risk and ensure the bad debt allowance is sufficient, and prepare accounts for 3rd party collections, bad debt reserve and write-off.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum of 2 years related experience in a computerized A/R environment. A thorough understanding of all aspects of credit and collection, including account maintenance & reconciliation, collection of past due accounts, credit decision-making and financial statement analysis. Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work as part of a team. Ability to solicit and gain assistance where required, and to maintain composure when dealing with difficult situations.
- Secondary school completion.

Full job description can be provided.

SALARY:

Based upon experience, $35,000, with full benefits, pension, vacation etc.

Should you meet the qualifications, please submit your resume

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
CINDY LAROCQUE CPC
SENIOR STAFFING CONSULTANT
The Pollack Group
225 Metcalfe Street, Suite 702
Ottawa, Ontario

Bus: 613-238-2233 ext.231
Fax: 613-238-4407
cindy@pollackgroup.com
www.pollackgroup.com

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