AR Manager - Milton, ON

Job ID:  508494

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the Oldcastle APG accounts receivables team.  Responsible for overall supervision of accounts receivables specialists and client/internal company relations. Ensure balances and key metrics are monitored by training, processing and managing staff effectively. Operates as one of the key liaisons between finance teams and retail customers.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and sales
• Collection calls and/or correspondence in a fast-paced goal-oriented accounting department
• Provide customer service regarding collection issues, prepare customer refund and account adjustment requests, resolve discrepancies and short pays. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the financial integrity of accounts receivable accounts
• Ensure company adherence to corporate credit policies and procedures for consistent handling of collection matters to maintain good customer relations
• Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquires in a prompt manner
• Works with dispatchers and sales representatives to handle customer requests
• Communicate and follow up effectively and timely with customers regarding accounts
• Preparation of monthly reports on condition of A/R  
• Improves receivable turnover through efficient collection follow-up, while maintaining and promoting favorable customer relations. Analyzes paying practices of customers and recommends action on delinquent accounts
• Identify problem accounts and provide regular updates of receivables to finance leadership team
• Assists in developing and updating procedures as needed
• Run sales reports from database and uploads to spreadsheet for analysis and support
• Research and resolve transactions in the unapplied account
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements
 

• Associate’s Degree from a two year college and 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and proficient with MS office.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
• Previous accounting experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting math and accurate in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as new vendor forms, purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor statements and invoices, credit applications, and SOX documents
• Strong ability and skill to follow-up, attention to detail and organization

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

What Oldcastle Offers You

• Competitive base pay
• Competitive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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