/Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist

Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist

Richmond Hill, Ontario, CANusvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
USD 60,000 - 62,000/year
// Salary Range
60,000–62,000 USD / year
// Posted
1 month ago

About the Role

<p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>Hiring Manager:</strong> Colin Renfrey</p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>Talent Acquisition Advisor:</strong> Laura DeLuca</p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>Job Code Level:</strong> FBP2</p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px">Refer Your Friends!</p><p> </p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.</strong></p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px">At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.</p><p> </p><br><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">WHO WE ARE</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">OpenText is the leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM). Our products enable the digital world by simplifying, transforming, and accelerating enterprise information needs, on premises and in the cloud. We embrace all things digital and are committed to being the Best Place to Work for our team members in over 120 locations around the world.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">YOUR IMPACT</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Reporting to the Manager, Collections, the Collection Specialist brings their solid experience in global collections to deliver on collection targets and accounts receivable targets. The successful candidate has a passion for delivering the best-in-class customer experience in accounts receivable and has the drive to learn from others on supporting the Cash Collection strategy. Integration is a way of life for us so you will bring your best practice mindset to continuously strive for flawless execution on every integration.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">YOU ARE GREAT AT</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Accountable for the timely collection of accounts in your portfolio; including ensuring accurate customer information is maintained.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responsible for effectively resolving collection disputes in your portfolio.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responsible to keep updated with changes in collection practices and processes.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Accurately evaluate the likelihood of collectability of disputed/contentious items before they hit 60 days past due to flag “at risk” accounts to your leader to resolve.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Partner with your peers to support collection activities in other portfolios as required to ensure cash flow targets and other A/R targets are met.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist your leader in other project/initiatives as assigned to deliver on best-in-class process and practice for the Cash Collection and A/R function.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Education:</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Enrolment in an accredited Credit and Collections program or equivalent work experience</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Skills and Experience:</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum 3 years’ accounts receivable/collections experience, preferably global B2B.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong customer service mindset with the ability to solve it right the first time.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Good written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, specifically with internal and external customers.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong organization and time management skills, with demonstrated success managing multiple priorities.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Good working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Self- starter with a continuous improvement mindset to support best in class process automation.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong collaborator understanding that you deliver as a team and, it is always best when you collaborate to find solutions to problems.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated ability to learn with your peers and others and support a culture of resiliency in a continuously changing environment.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">ONE LAST THING</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">OpenText is more than just a corporation—it’s a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Join us in our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">    </span></p><br><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;">OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our <a href="https://www.opentext.com/assets/documents/en-US/pdf/opentext-equal-employment-opportunity-statement-of-policy-us-en.pdf">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy</a> which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.</p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;">If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at <a href="https://help.opentext.com/portal/site/selfservice?customView=newTicket">Ask HR</a>. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.</p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><strong>Compensation:</strong> At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $60,000 - $62,000; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.</p>

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