Account Receivable Specialist

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 24 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, and offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.

We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Calgary office:

Account Receivable Specialist (Collections)

The Role

The Account Receivable Specialist supports the successful operation of the AR department by focusing on the collection of overdue accounts. The Specialist will monitor AR balances and contact clients to request payment. This role works closely with internal clients and directly with external clients. The role may assist with processing daily receipts and reconciliations. The successful candidate must be detailed oriented, organized and able to comprehend complex requests while providing superior customer service to external clients and internal clients at Bennett Jones.

Essential Functions

• Issue monthly accounts receivable reminder statements to clients and follow up on any outstanding balances.
• Use professional communication style to establish positive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Keep accurate records of all collection activities.
• Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies related to invoice payments.
• As a key member of the Accounts Receivable team, you will assist with:
• Completing daily deposits and entries into the accounting system.
• Utilizing the electronic remote cheque depositing software for firm deposits.
• Reconciling unallocated reports and balancing daily deposits.
• Processing credit card payments.
• Processing reversals for cash receipts and trust reserves when required.
• LIOnsitReconciling and investigating e-billing submissions and verifying payment discrepancies.
• Document and update existing processes while continuously evaluating them for efficiencies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
• Some overtime may be required during peak periods.
  

Qualifications

The successful candidate will comply with all established policies and procedures and exhibit the following attributes:

• Minimum of 3 years working experience within a multicurrency Accounts Receivable and collections processing role, or associated accounting knowledge is required.
• Experience in a law firm environment or other professional services firms is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, accounting systems and e-billing platforms.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Displays strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and data entry.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams and external clients.
• Ability to analyze a variety of circumstances and provide solutions.
  
  

Apply To

Human Resources

Bennett Jones Services Limited Partnership

4500 Bankers Hall East, 855 - 2 Street SW

Calgary, AB T2P 4K7

E-mail: [email protected]