Collection Assistant

  • New Hamburg
  • The Erb Group Of Companies

Job Title : Collection Assistant

Job Location :New Hamburg

Position Type :Onsite

Shift Hours :Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Compensation Range :$18.00 - 22.00 / per hour

We Bring Food to Your Family’s Table

The Erb Group is one of North America’s largest privately-owned refrigerated transportation providers. The Erb Group specializes on the timely, protected distribution of temperature-controlled perishable goods across Canada and the U.S. The Erb Group is a family-owned business and has been in the industry for over 63 years. Its head office is based in New Hamburg, Ontario, with additional Canadian terminals in Baden, Toronto, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Ottawa, Montreal, Trenton, Winnipeg and a U.S. terminal in Elverson, PA. In addition, we have been recognized as Best Fleets to Drive For several years, a Top Fleet Employer and continue to be a safety industry leader.

What Will You Do?

  • Assist in processing payments by credit card and following defined procedures.
  • Responsible for processing AR statements and invoices for a select group of customers.
  • Cover for A/R Assistant and other Credit Assistant duties when required i.e., vacations.
  • Assist in updating various customer web portals with required invoicing requirements and monitoring customer web sites for payment discrepancies.
  • Review specific customer requirements, for EDI transmissions and statements/invoicing and follow up as required.
  • Prepare weekly billing spreadsheets to be sent to select customers.
  • To understand Erb Transport's credit policies and procedures, its operation, paper flow and the computer system as it relates to the Credit Department.
  • Assist collectors in validating statement/invoices for their select group of customers, ensuring accuracy in billing, timely payment and reduced risk of delinquency.
  • Alert Credit Manager of accounts in jeopardy of service suspension due to payment issues.
  • Responsible for solving issues with invoicing or events that would delay payment and document all customer contact with Credit notes.
  • Communicate with appropriate Erb personnel to ensure Credit policies and procedures are properly followed.
  • Review collection calls report on a weekly basis.
  • All other duties as required.

Who Are We Looking For?

  • Computer knowledge is required. Excellent keyboarding skills and knowledge of Excel and Word
  • Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment with the ability to prioritize and meet daily and monthly departmental deadlines.
  • General knowledge of Erb Transport's customer base, paper-flow, and operations would be an asset.
  • Strong communication skills, with high attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment.

Your Cool Work Perks :

  • Benefits available from day 1_ We’re motivated by doing business with good people and hiring them too.
  • Company paid health insurance plans (health, prescription, dental and vision)
  • Company paid group life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Enjoy $1600 in massage therapy benefits
  • TFSA and RRSP savings plans with company match contributions (available after 3 months)
  • Profit-sharing opportunity
  • Referral bonus program
  • Safety shoe voucher
  • Uniform and annual tool allowance for apprentice and mechanic technicians
  • Corporate discounts with Josslin Insurance and Goodlife Fitness
  • Educational assistance up to 50%, with specific training required by The Erb Group paid in full
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Community and philanthropy opportunities
  • Employee engagement events (Good Cheer Club, summer BBQs, prizes, food trucks, employee recognition programs)
  • We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._

Appellation d’emploi :Assistant(e) de recouvrement

Emplacement :Siège social (New Hamburg)

Mode de travail : Sur le site

Horaire de travail : Jours, lundi-vendredi, 8h00 - 16h30

Nous livrons vos aliments jusqu’à votre table

Le groupe Erb est l’un des plus grands fournisseurs privés de services de transport frigorifique en Amérique du Nord. Spécialiste du transport à température contrôlée d’aliments périssables partout au Canada et aux É.U., le Groupe Erb est fier d’assurer la livraison à temps et la protection des marchandises. Il s’agit d’une entreprise familiale qui cumule plus de 63 ans d’expérience dans le secteur du transport. Son siège social est situé à New Hamburg, en Ontario. Ses autres terminaux canadiens se trouvent à Baden, Toronto, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Ottawa, Montréal, Trenton et Winnipeg. Il exploite un terminal aux É.U. qui est situé à Elverson, en Pennsylvanie. En outre, nous avons été reconnus comme les meilleures flottes pour lesquelles conduire plusieurs années, un employeur de premier plan et continuons à être un leader du secteur de la sécurité.

Ce que vous allez faire :

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