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Job Title


AR Credit and Collections Specialist


Company : Aecon


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-08-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Credit and Collections Specialist is responsible for managing quality portfolios with a proactive collection approach. Focus required on analyzing thepaying habits of customers, review customer files, evaluate records, interpret and analyze credit reports and make the necessary recommendations to mitigate risk. What Youll Do Here : Performs credit risk assessments; research and obtain appropriate credit information to rate credit worthiness of new and existing accounts and makes recommendations of credit limit for approval Communicates company policies regarding credit, invoicing and payment terms to ensure account payments are received within established terms Good understanding of cash flow reports, financial ratios, trends, etc., successfully analyze and interpret business financial statements and / or other credit information Perform credit reviews annually, or as required / make recommendations on revisions Monitors exposure levels to mitigate Credit Risk Monitors and collects accounts receivable balances; secures prompt payment from customers while employing commercial sensitivity, business acumen, and good judgment Responsible for reducing delinquency for assigned accounts; meets defined departmental goals Provides timely updates on collection activity; clear and timely notes maintained in system Provides collection status to management during reviews; takes necessary action to drive improvement Provides exceptional customer service; develops effective working relationships with internal and external customers Works with the customer to determine root cause of dispute for unpaid or short-paid invoices; identifies and documents detailed reason Collaborates closely with Operations on customer billing issues including : contract related questions, adjustments, pricing, disputes, and other miscellaneous issues to drive timely resolution Prepares and monitors rolling cash forecast, works with the finance team to improve overall cash flow Prepares AR Reporting / Metrics Participates and / or leads process improvement initiatives as required What You Bring to the Team : 5+ years of experience working in AR and dealing with large volume accounts 3+ years of Credit experience (analysis of customer financial data / third-party credit agency information) Previous experience with SAP Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS office, advanced Excel is required Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills to interpret data and draw conclusions Ability to work effectively with all levels of management to accomplish goals and objectives Proven effective business writing and professional communication skills; ability to communicate ideas and methodologies clearly to a variety of audiences Strong attention to detail and goal oriented High degree of dedication, ownership and initiative Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task Experience in other general accounting activities (Billing, AP, Forecasting, Analysis) is preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr