Credit & Accounts Receivable Specialist

Credit & Accounts Receivable Specialist

Credit & Accounts Receivable Specialist

Primary Purpose: The Credit & Accounts Receivable Specialist independently manages an assigned customer portfolio, including collections, credit analysis, dispute resolution, and order-release activities. This role helps maximize cash flow, reduce past-due receivables, and minimize credit risk while maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal business partners.

What You’ll Do

• Independently manage and prioritize a high-volume accounts receivable portfolio.
• Follow up on past-due balances and payment commitments to achieve collection objectives.
• Analyze account aging, payment patterns, disputes, and other risk indicators.
• Investigate unapplied payments, billing discrepancies, and disputes, ensuring consistent follow-up through resolution.
• Assess new and existing customers and recommend or approve credit limits and payment terms within assigned authority.
• Proactively monitor credit risk and promptly escalate high-risk accounts or situations requiring additional action.
• Review credit-held orders and collaborate with customers, Sales, and Customer Service to support timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate and current account notes, credit files, and supporting documentation.
• Meet established objectives related to collections, past-due receivables, dispute resolution, and order-hold turnaround.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• A minimum of two years of commercial credit and collections experience.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Sound judgment and the ability to make independent decisions within established authority.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and a high volume of accounts in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with an ERP system. SAP experience is strongly preferred.

• Bilingual in French and English, as the role requires regular communication with customers and colleagues located outside Québec.

• Enrollment in or completion of the Credit Institute of Canada’s Certified Credit Professional program is considered an asset. #LI-VL1 #LI-Hybrid

What We Offer

• Competitive Earnings Package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more
• A collaborative team environment where everyone works toward shared success
• Company-sponsored events throughout the year, including summer BBQs, golf tournaments, and more
• Access to an on-site fitness facility
• Training, professional development, and education reimbursement programs
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Plus many more!

Univar Solutions est l'un des principaux distributeurs mondiaux de produits chimiques et d'ingrédients essentiels à la sécurité, à la santé et au bien-être dans nos vies quotidiennes – des médicaments et vitamines vitaux aux désinfectants pour les mains et aux matériaux industriels utilisés pour le nettoyage, la construction, etc. Notre équipe mondiale de plus de 10 000 employés nous aident à concrétiser notre vision qui est de redéfinir la distribution et devenir le distributeur de produits chimiques et d'ingrédients le plus apprécié de la planète!

Nous offrons un ensemble de récompenses totales incluant une rémunération et des incitations alignées sur le marché ainsi que divers avantages pour soutenir le bien-être physique, émotionnel et financier de nos employés.

Univar Solutions soutient les solutions durables pour le monde qui nous entoure, afin que nous puissions collaborer à maintenir nos communautés en santé, bien nourries, propres et en sécurité!

Nous nous engageons à l'égard d'une main-d'œuvre diversifiée et d'une culture d'inclusion. Ensemble, nous bâtissons une culture qui tient compte et respecte les expériences, les perspectives et l'expertise uniques de chaque employé. Grâce à nos réseaux de ressources dédiés aux employés, nous offrons des occasions de développement et de croissance qui nous poussent à redéfinir notre industrie tout en faisant une différence dans nos communautés.

Univar Solutions souscrit au principe de l'équité en matière d'emploi. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour l'emploi et ne feront l'objet d'aucune discrimination fondée sur leur race.