The Company. Bercon Rentals Inc., is a family-owned and operated Canadian equipment rental company where every member of our team is empowered to make decisions that support customer success. We specialize in providing our customers access the best and safest aerial platform and material handling equipment from leading industry manufacturers. Our vast product offering allows us to be a single source for meeting the needs of customers. Our relationships are built on pillars of honesty, integrity and trust. At Bercon Rentals, our promise of safety and service excellence is the most integral component in our operations.
The Position. Bercon Rentals Inc. is offering an excellent opportunity for a full-time permanent Accounting Associate – Accounts Receivable reporting to the Assistant Controller who is ready to grow their career with the leading company in the industry. Your primary objective will be to provide support to the Accounting, Rentals and Sales departments.
Main duties of the position include (but are not limited to):
- Perform accounts receivable collections and apply customer payments
- Prepare customer invoice summaries
- Reviews and evaluates customer credit applications and supporting documentation, making recommendations regarding credit eligibility/limits
- Liaises with customers to obtain certificate of insurance
- Enforces credit terms by monitoring and evaluating payment performance/credit status of existing customers
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with customers to support the collection and resolution process of outstanding receivables
- Follows up with customers to ensure timely repayment of account balances
- Collaborates with Account Managers and Inside Sales Representatives and customers to resolve outstanding account balances by negotiating repayment terms
- Recommends and implements corrective actions for delinquent accounts: credit holds, COD, etc.
- Communicates changes to account status to customers, Account Managers and Inside Sales Representatives
- Recommends legal action for delinquent accounts, preparing supporting documentation as required
- Analyzes aging reports to identify areas of opportunity and risk exposure
- Provides regular updates on receivables aging, status of customer accounts to Controller and Assistant Controller
- Evaluates credit policies and procedures on an ongoing basis, in order to: ensure accuracy of data, monitor compliance with internal control procedure, and identify areas for improvement
- Provide support to other accounting functions as required
- Prepare other ad hoc reports as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications or Skills Required:
- Post-secondary diploma in Accounting or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
- Solid MS Office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Thorough understanding of accounting procedures and practices
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer focus
- Proactive, positive, self-starting attitude
- Strong attention to detail; able to produce an accurate, thorough work product
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters
Why Should You Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and earnings potential with an industry-leading company with a high standard for excellence.
- If you’re our next team member, we offer competitive compensation which includes:
o Full benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, out of country and Employee Family Assistance Program
o Company-matching RRSP retirement plan
o Training programs
o Safety Focused Organization
o Experienced and supportive management team
o Employee Discount Program
We thank all individuals for their applications. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and specifically applicants from underrepresented groups – including indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities – who may contribute to the continued diversification of our organization.
Should you require accommodation due to disability, please notify Human Resources at hr@berconrentals.ca