BM Group is a group of companies strategically aligned to offer greater value for global construction solutions, including project management, material supply, land development, and construction. From a humble beginning, founded on the pillars of quality, integrity, and legacy, this family-owned and operated group has grown to become an industry-leading international company.

We are looking for a team member to fill the position of Collections Assistant to assist the companies in the Materials Supply Sector of our construction group. Reporting to the Financial Controller, as the Collections Assistant, will work closely with the finance and accounting staff operations to ensure customer accounts are appropriately managed, followed up and collected in a professional and timely manner. The Collections Assistant will also identify, and look for ways to mitigate risk while maintaining positive customer relationships. This position will be based out of one of the offices in the Surrey/Langley/Delta area of the Lower Mainland.

What You’ll Do:

Implement appropriate best practices for collection procedures to reduce the amount of overdue accounts
Build and maintain professional relationships with Customers, Managers, fellow Accounting staff, and other stakeholders within and outside the company
Work closely with Managers to address collection concerns with existing and potential customers
Assist with managing the collection of outstanding invoices to minimize loss while ensuring they are handled with care and as per company policy
Negotiate payment arrangements with customers, as required
Regularly report on collections progress to relevant parties
Communicate with customers by means of phone calls, letters, and emails to make sure they receive necessary communication regarding their accounts
Escalate and share relevant customer account trends with managers and finance executives
Maintain confidential financial information of customers and the company
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Assist with preparing financial reports
Process liens and CRT claims
Process and apply payments

To qualify for this role, you have:

Diploma or Certificate in Accounting or Finance preferred or 2+ years’ related experience
Previous experience working in a Collections or Accounts Receivable role
Experience working in a construction or manufacturing company, a strong asset
Proven knowledge of finance, accounting, and cost controls
Proficient with MS Office Software
Previous experience working with Accounting software
Self-starting, team player willing to work collaboratively towards achieving the strategic goals of the company
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive and customer centric demeanor with a knack for collaborative problem solving
Authorized to work in Canada

Working Conditions:

Office environment, working to deadlines
May be required to work outside of normal work hours on occasion to meet the needs of the business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
RRSP match
Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Secondary School (required)

Experience:

Credit and Collections: 2 years (required)
Accounts receivable: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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