Collections Analyst
- Burlington, ON, Canada
Annual Base Salary $55,000 – 68,000 · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Annual Base Salary $55,000 – 68,000
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Education
- High school diploma
- Experience
- This role requires 2–4 years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, or a customer-facing financial role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors with twenty-four key locations in Ontario and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.
Culture
Our core purpose is Customer First- Employee Driven. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.
Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.
We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.
What You Will Be Doing
Annual Base Salary $55,000 – 68,000
Reason for vacancy: This is a backfill for an existing position within the team.
The Collections Analyst ensures timely collection of customer receivables, resolves issues preventing payment, and maintains accurate customer accounts. This role works with customers and internal teams to reconcile accounts, resolve disputes, and monitor accounts that may be at risk of non-payment while maintaining professional customer relationships.
Key Accountabilities
Account Collections and Follow-Up
Follow up on overdue accounts and maintain regular collection contact with customers.
Monitor broken payment promises and follow up in a timely manner.
Process incoming payments and update account records accordingly.
Dispute Resolution and Issue Investigation
Investigate invoice disputes and work with internal teams to resolve issues preventing payment.
Communicate with customers to clarify account concerns and outstanding balances.
Follow through on outstanding issues until they are resolved.
Account Reconciliation and Payment Application
Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Identify and reconcile unapplied payments.
Maintain accurate records of account activity and payment status.
Risk Monitoring and Escalation
Monitor aging reports and identify accounts that may be at risk of non-payment.
Escalate high-risk accounts when required.
Maintain visibility of overdue balances and collection progress.
Skills And Experience Required
High school diploma required
Post-secondary education, ideally in Accounting, is preferred
Combines strong accounts receivable and collections experience with attention to detail, communication skills, and a customer-focused approach to effectively manage accounts and support financial operations.
This role requires 2–4 years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, or a customer-facing financial role.
Accounts Receivable and Financial Processes
Brings experience in collections, accounts receivable, or accounting, with a solid understanding of credit terms, invoicing, and payment processes. Capable of reconciling accounts, reviewing reports, and ensuring accuracy across financial records.
Systems and Administrative Capability
Comfortable working with accounting systems, customer portals, and Microsoft Office applications to manage account activity and maintain organized, up-to-date information across multiple platforms.
Account Management and Organization
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously. Demonstrates consistent follow-up and strong planning skills to ensure outstanding balances and account issues are addressed in a timely manner.
Customer Communication and Problem Solving
Strong communicator and active listener who engages professionally with customers and internal teams. Handles sensitive or difficult conversations with patience and diplomacy, working toward practical, customer-focused solutions.
Work Ethic and Team Contribution
Detail-oriented, persistent, and reliable, with a collaborative mindset. Supports team success by being approachable, professional, and willing to assist colleagues while maintaining accountability and focus on results.
We believe in taking care of our people
Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)
Employee Assistance Program
Global travel coverage
Pension plan with contribution matching
Training, development and career growth opportunities
Tuition re-imbursement program
Promote from within culture
A diverse and inclusive workplace
Caring and nurturing environment
Don't have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better.
Words that our employees use to describe us
Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful
Culture
Our core purpose is Customer First- Employee Driven. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.
Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.
We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.
What You Will Be Doing
Annual Base Salary $55,000 – 68,000
Reason for vacancy: This is a backfill for an existing position within the team.
The Collections Analyst ensures timely collection of customer receivables, resolves issues preventing payment, and maintains accurate customer accounts. This role works with customers and internal teams to reconcile accounts, resolve disputes, and monitor accounts that may be at risk of non-payment while maintaining professional customer relationships.
Key Accountabilities
Account Collections and Follow-Up
Follow up on overdue accounts and maintain regular collection contact with customers.
Monitor broken payment promises and follow up in a timely manner.
Process incoming payments and update account records accordingly.
Dispute Resolution and Issue Investigation
Investigate invoice disputes and work with internal teams to resolve issues preventing payment.
Communicate with customers to clarify account concerns and outstanding balances.
Follow through on outstanding issues until they are resolved.
Account Reconciliation and Payment Application
Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Identify and reconcile unapplied payments.
Maintain accurate records of account activity and payment status.
Risk Monitoring and Escalation
Monitor aging reports and identify accounts that may be at risk of non-payment.
Escalate high-risk accounts when required.
Maintain visibility of overdue balances and collection progress.
Skills And Experience Required
High school diploma required
Post-secondary education, ideally in Accounting, is preferred
Combines strong accounts receivable and collections experience with attention to detail, communication skills, and a customer-focused approach to effectively manage accounts and support financial operations.
This role requires 2–4 years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, or a customer-facing financial role.
Accounts Receivable and Financial Processes
Brings experience in collections, accounts receivable, or accounting, with a solid understanding of credit terms, invoicing, and payment processes. Capable of reconciling accounts, reviewing reports, and ensuring accuracy across financial records.
Systems and Administrative Capability
Comfortable working with accounting systems, customer portals, and Microsoft Office applications to manage account activity and maintain organized, up-to-date information across multiple platforms.
Account Management and Organization
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously. Demonstrates consistent follow-up and strong planning skills to ensure outstanding balances and account issues are addressed in a timely manner.
Customer Communication and Problem Solving
Strong communicator and active listener who engages professionally with customers and internal teams. Handles sensitive or difficult conversations with patience and diplomacy, working toward practical, customer-focused solutions.
Work Ethic and Team Contribution
Detail-oriented, persistent, and reliable, with a collaborative mindset. Supports team success by being approachable, professional, and willing to assist colleagues while maintaining accountability and focus on results.
We believe in taking care of our people
Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)
Employee Assistance Program
Global travel coverage
Pension plan with contribution matching
Training, development and career growth opportunities
Tuition re-imbursement program
Promote from within culture
A diverse and inclusive workplace
Caring and nurturing environment
Don't have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better.
Words that our employees use to describe us
Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful
- Flexible interview options are available!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Collect overdue customer receivables, follow up on broken payment promises, process payments, and maintain accurate account records. Investigate and resolve invoice disputes and account discrepancies, monitor aging and at-risk accounts, and escalate high-risk balances as needed.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required, and post-secondary education, ideally in accounting, is preferred. Candidates need 2–4 years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, or a customer-facing financial role, along with strong communication, organization, reconciliation, and accounting-system skills.
Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Collections
- Account Reconciliation
- Payment Processing
- Dispute Resolution
- Credit Terms
- Invoice Review
- Aging Report Monitoring
- Risk Monitoring
- Customer Communication
- Problem Solving
- Attention To Detail
- Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Systems
- Customer Portals
Benefits
- Medical And Dental Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Global Travel Coverage
- Pension Plan With Contribution Matching
- Training And Development Opportunities
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promotion From Within
- Diverse And Inclusive Workplace
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
Keywords
- Accounts Receivable
- Collections
- Customer Receivables
- Credit Terms
- Invoicing
- Payment Processing
- Payment Application
- Account Reconciliation
- Unapplied Payments
- Invoice Disputes
- Aging Reports
- Risk Monitoring
- Account Escalation
- Accounting Systems
- Customer Portals
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Communication
- Financial Records
- Customer Account Management
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