Position Title:  Specialist, AR Credit and Collections

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

The Credit and Collections Specialist is responsible for managing quality portfolios with a proactive collection approach. Focus required on analyzing the paying habits of customers, review customer files, evaluate records, interpret and analyze credit reports and make the necessary recommendations to mitigate risk. 

What You’ll 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

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.