Onsite Bilingual Collections Specialist

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About the role

  • Billing Specialist managing collections and client service for Dentons' Montreal office. Requires bilingual skills in English and French and experience in collections or accounting.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily collections activities for the assigned portfolio
  • Liaise with external counsel regarding their client portfolios and client account balances
  • Call clients to collect payments; demonstrate a high level of professionalism and always work to maintain and, where appropriate, strengthen client relationships
  • Monitor activity in the assigned portfolio daily and review all applicable collections reports
  • Take steps to ensure payments are made in a timely manner
  • Assist in identifying and applying funds received by wire transfer, check, credit card, EFT, etc.
  • Resolve billing and payment application issues to facilitate the timely collection of outstanding accounts receivable
  • Identify potential default issues and report them to management
  • Follow up promptly on agreed payment arrangements
  • Participate in reconciling high-value and complex accounts and in managing balances that present high risk
  • Provide support to other members of the finance department as required
  • Participate in other special projects as needed

Requirements

  • Bilingual in English and French (written and spoken)
  • Three (3) years or more of experience in collections or accounting
  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent
  • Prior experience with ARCS (accounts receivable management system) and/or Elite 3E preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of collections processes and procedures
  • Required mathematics and problem-solving skills
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); excellent Excel skills
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Tact, discretion, judgment, and diplomacy when handling sensitive or confidential matters
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to protecting confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage, including mental health
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Allowances for physical activity / fitness
  • Enhanced parental leave benefits
  • Learning and development programs, including mentorship
  • Employee networks and leadership development initiatives

Job title

Bilingual Collections Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$65,000 - CA$75,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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