Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet, our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

Our core value is safety. Without safety first, efficiency and productivity are not possible. This is true for our products, our culture, and our relationship with our community. Our vision is to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in and around fleet vehicles with a goal of ZERO accidents.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

Whether you work in our Charlotte plant to build life-saving stop arms for school buses, or design advanced camera vision products in our Vancouver office, forge valves and high-quality nozzles to fight fires, or dream up new ways to protect fleet operators in our Corporate HQ in Kansas City, you’ll contribute to our goal to keep everyone safe.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 15 locations across Canada and the US. We’re looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you?

JOB SUMMARY

This in-office position is responsible for overseeing the accounts receivable collections process, ensuring timely payment of outstanding invoices and maintaining strong relationships with customers. This position involves tracking overdue invoices, following up with clients, resolving payment issues, and collaborating with other departments to resolve disputes and discrepancies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and collect overdue accounts through phone calls, emails, and written correspondence, ensuring timely payments.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure successful payment resolution while maintaining professionalism.
• Review and verify outstanding accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies or billing issues.
• Work with customers to address and resolve any payment issues or concerns that may delay payment.
• Monitor and maintain accounts receivable aging reports, identifying accounts that are overdue and escalating problematic accounts to management.
• Work closely with the sales, customer service, and operations teams to ensure accurate billing and address customer concerns promptly.
• Ensure all collection efforts comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal regulations.

Salary Range: $52,000 - $65,000/yr

At Safe Fleet, we are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We promote fair and equitable hiring practices and foster a culture of inclusivity and respect. Our core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, customer focus, and safety guide our efforts to provide a workplace where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Min 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Must be punctual and committed to completion of tasks on a timely basis.
• Must be a team player.