Receivables Analyst

Receivables Analyst is primarily responsible for preparation and review of customer invoicing, management of receivable balances and leading collection efforts and escalations as required. If you enjoy problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3^rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules


• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs


• Award Winning Safety Culture


• Employee Ownership Program


• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances


• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits


• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 10 years!

Reporting to the Controller, the Receivables Analyst is primarily responsible for preparation and review of customer invoicing, management of receivable balances and leading collection efforts and escalations as required. The successful candidate will be an individual with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an analytical mindset who can drive improvements in the collections cycle.

Advantages

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic organization with established processes and systems.


• Potential for advancement within the department and Company.


• Ability to learn and develop from established finance professionals.


• Strong company culture, positive company environment and ability to participate in employee share purchase program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring and collections of accounts receivable.


• Create customer invoicing based off contract parameters and activity inputs in collaboration with operations team.


• Work with Controller to develop metrics to define and monitor success of collections efforts.


• Collaborate with operations team to identify problem areas and clear roadblocks to cash collections.


• Inquire with customers as to payment timing and potential barriers to payment.


• Maintain and update customer records.


• Report monthly to senior finance team on status of collections, successes, and areas for improvement and automation.


• Assess services and/or goods provided against relevant provincial sales tax.


• Other full-cycle accounting functions as required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in receivables collections processes is preferred.


• Experience in a collaborative environment and demonstrates effective time management skills


• Strong written and verbal communication skills to provide excellent customer service


• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, spreadsheet and database applications is considered an asset


• Willingness to learn, grow and develop in the role and into the future.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.