Collections Specialist

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: • Collection and accounts receivable management for AR trade customers • Ensure the complete and timely collection of accounts receivable • Analyze aged trial balance of accounts receivable • Communicate with customers and negotiate repayment terms • Respond to customer inquiries on a timely basis • Reconciliation of accounts receivable • Prepare special reports as required • Prepare and recommend credit files • Monthly reporting and journal entries • JD Edwards and other system support for the Credit Department • Credit department processes support and improvement Knowledge/Skills Required: • Outstanding customer service • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills • Excellent analytical skills • Team Player • Ability manage time effectively and efficiently • Ability to handle multiple assignments and high stress situations with professionalism • Credit and accounts receivable experience preferred • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and JD Edwards • College degree or equivalent experience is required and University degree is an asset • Accounting knowledge (university course or equivalent) Knowledge/Skills Required: • Outstanding customer service • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills • Excellent analytical skills • Team Player • Ability manage time effectively and efficiently • Ability to handle multiple assignments and high stress situations with professionalism • Credit and accounts receivable experience preferred • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and JD Edwards • College degree or equivalent experience is required and University degree is an asset • Accounting knowledge (university course or equivalent) All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.