Who we are
For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.
Buckland is looking for an Accounts Receivable Collector (Bilingual Spanish/English)
What you’ll be doing
This position is responsible for monitoring and coordinating collection of overdue receivables. They will be responsible for tracking progress, resolving client inquiries, resolving discrepancies and follow up with other departments, and maintaining strong client relationships.
What we can offer you
- Compensation range: $40,000 – $50,000 annually (subject to experience)]
- Temporary 12 months contract
- A friendly, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
- A chance to be part of a growing organization
- On-site position
You will be responsible for
- Use monthly aging reports to monitor client collection problems and take appropriate action to ensure timely payment.
- Prepare and process credit refunds to clients, assist with invoice post and distribution, and inform operations of any issue and error.
- Review statements of accounts, address any error, and prepare reports for clients and internal users.
- Identify delinquent accounts, prepare documentation, and respond to inquiries.
- Organize meetings with the different departments and clients for key accounts to keep them current.
- Keep Accounts Payable contacts up to date of all accounts and introduce new clients to our accounts receivable information related to their accounts.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Apply your skills with Microsoft utilizing programs such as Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
- Driven by results working in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain a well-organized calendar to balance meetings, tasks, and future initiatives.
- Provide exceptional customer support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly and effectively.
What we need from you
- Post-secondary education or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Proven experience in business to business collections not mandatory.
- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication and confidence speaking with clients on the telephone.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Bilingual English – Spanish.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
Want to apply? Get in touch today
Please visit www.Buckland.com to apply to this current and open vacancy and to learn more about Buckland and the services we provide. The career page will highlight all current open positions and they can be found in this link. When applying, ensure to have your most up to date resume and all relevant documents related to your application ready to be uploaded.
Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation. Applicants do not require CAD or USA work experience but for some positions may require CAD or USA standard regulations knowledge and experience. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.
Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment, including for this position.
Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]
As we receive a high volume of applications, we’re only able to contact candidates selected to move forward. While we truly appreciate your interest, we are unable to respond to general inquiries regarding application status. Thank you for your understanding.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary education or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence speaking with clients by telephone
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Bilingual English-Spanish fluency
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Legal eligibility to work for the company
What We Do
Buckland is a global-trade services provider that helps businesses manage cross-border imports and exports. Its services include Canadian, U.S. and Mexican customs brokerage, trade-managed solutions, freight forwarding, trade technologies, and warehousing and distribution. The company combines technology with experienced personnel to simplify customs and logistics, and supports customers across Canada, the United States, and Mexico with customized services throughout the supply chain.
