Your new company

Your new role

The company is hiring a Bilingual Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist to join its finance team onsite in North York. Reporting to the Controller and working closely with a small accounting team, this role is focused on full-cycle AR and collections, with a strong emphasis on credit analysis and client communication in both English and French. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of accounting expertise and bilingual fluency to support the company’s structured collections program.

• Monitor aging receivables and execute follow-up actions (Days 7–90).
• Send reminders, make collection calls, and escalate unresolved accounts.
• Propose payment plans and manage credit holds.
• Assist with quarterly and ad-hoc credit reviews.
• Analyze payment patterns and recommend credit limit adjustments.
• Process daily payments and reconcile AR subledger accounts.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and investigate customer claims.
• Support AR functions including invoice reissuance, payment posting, and account cleanups.
• Maintain accurate ERP documentation and contribute to monthly credit risk reports.
• Communicate commission holds to Sales team for doubtful accounts.
• Participate in Teams meetings with accountants as needed.

What you'll need to succeed

• 3+ years of AR and collections experience, ideally in a structured, SOP-driven environment.
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).
• Strong accounting knowledge, especially in receivables and credit practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP Business One preferred).
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Professional, customer-first mindset with a focus on results.
• Ability to collaborate with a small team and work independently.

What you'll get in return

• Salary: $55,000–$60,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Work Environment: Full-time, in-office role
• Health and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Vision care
• 10 days annual leave
• Free parking

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to tim.spencer@hays.com.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you're exploring new opportunities, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.