**Organization Overview**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.
*Position Summary*Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Receivable or his/her designee, the Accounts Receivable Collector is responsible for monitoring and coordinating collection of overdue receivables.
He / she will be responsible for tracking progress, resolving client inquiries, and maintaining strong client relationships.
*What we can offer you*- Competitive salary, benefits package and matching retirement plan- A friendly, collaborative work environment- Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning- A chance to be part of a growing organization*Key Responsibilities: *- Use monthly aging reports to monitor client collection problems and take appropriate action to ensure timely payment- Prepare statements and reports for clients and internal users as required- Identify delinquent accounts and recommend appropriate course of action- Build and maintain strong client relationships- Assist with invoice distribution as required- Ensure all back-up documentation for billing support is received, copied and forwarded to clients (as required), and properly filed for retention- Respond to inquiries and requests from clients- Assist with K84 reporting and ensure that duties and taxes are collected, balanced and remitted to Canada Customs timely*- Bachelor Degree in a related program- Excellent English communication writing and speaking- Proven experience in Business to Business collections- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.
)- Strong interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills- Excellent verbal communication and confidence speaking with clients on the telephone- Ability to work independently or as part of a team- Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel to Canada/Mexico