Job Description
About UsGeorgian Bay Fire & Safety Ltd., a Fire Safety and Protection, LLC, company, is one of the largest independent Life Safety & Property Protection companies in Canada. We are seeking additional members for our growing team. Our Fire Alarm, Security, Sprinkler, and Electrical professionals are protecting people and property every day. In business since 1969, we are a well-respected organization with a focus on customer service, with offices across the province and a single source approach of having electricians, sprinkler fitters, security technicians and suppression technicians in house. We continue to attract great staff and clients, and that continued growth offers excellent opportunities for our exceptional team.Job Description:We are looking to hire an experienced Credit Analyst to oversee our company’s credit process and customer collections. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with credit analysis, proficiency with accounting software, and high-level analytical skills. As a credit analyst, you will be responsible for our credit application procedure and evaluating the creditworthiness of potential customers. You will also be responsible for negotiating payment terms, updating the company’s credit policy, contacting customers for collections of account balances, negotiating payment plans, and work with third party collections once all internal options have been exhausted. This role will also back up our general corporate administration team, supporting other functions including Accounts Payable. This role will support all 9 locations within Georgian Bay Fire & Safety, and may have a hybrid option to work remotely.Key Responsibilities:Monitor accounts receivables and bad debts.Review open accounts for collection efforts.Place outbound collection calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations.Resolve client-billing problems and rescue accounts receivable delinquencies, applying good customer service in a timely manner. Collect customer payments in accordance with payment due dates.Review and monitor assigned accounts and all applicable collection reports.Provide timely follow-up on payment arrangements.Work closely with outside collections company once all internal efforts have been exhausted.Evaluating the creditworthiness of potential customers.Approving and rejecting credit on account based on available data.Negotiating the terms of the customer account with new clients.Maintaining records of all company Accounts Receivable.Other Corporate Admin tasks as necessary, such as deposits, electronic filing, etc.RequirementsProven work experience in collections.Self-motivated.Excellent analytical, Communications and Interpersonal skills.Detail orientated.Ability to deal with stressful situations.Experience with Credit Applications preferred.Location can be with any of the Georgian Bay locations in Ontario.Benefits:Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is laser focused on creating a culture that thrives on developing our people and protecting our clients’ assets. One of the ways we do this is by rewarding those who contribute to our continued growth. Some of the things that you can expect when joining our professional selling team include:Extended Health CareDentalVisionLTD, STDLife InsuranceEAPRRSP MatchingTuition ReimbursementCore Values:Fair – Fair and Professional with customers and each other.Safe – Safe in everything we do.Accountable – Accountable for continuous improvement.Principled – Principled in every decision we make.Growth Minded – Growth minded organization to support customer and employee success.Health & Safety:The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety and Protection, LLC’s objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.FSP Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.