About the role
AR Collections Specialist – Contract | Markham, ON
Are you an experienced collections professional looking for your next opportunity? We’re partnering with a leading company to help them find their next Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist . This is a contract position based in Markham —perfect for candidates who are available to start immediately and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role
As an AR Collections Specialist , you’ll play a key role in managing outstanding customer payments and supporting the overall success of the accounting team. You’ll be responsible for following up on overdue invoices, maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring payments are collected in a timely and professional manner. This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative team while making a meaningful impact on cash flow and business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Contact customers by phone and email to follow up on overdue accounts and resolve payment issues.
- Collaborate with customers and their Accounts Payable teams to confirm payment status.
- Reduce delinquency across assigned accounts through proactive follow-ups.
- Negotiate payment arrangements or settlements when necessary.
- Provide outstanding customer service related to collection issues, reconciliations, and disputes.
- Process account adjustments, small balance write-offs, and credit requests.
- Monitor and maintain account records, including updating databases and preparing reports.
- Coordinate with billing portals (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Procurify) to ensure invoices are submitted and approved on time.
- Support the Accounts Receivable team with other related duties as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of collections experience with proven success in reducing delinquency.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to handle customer interactions professionally.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
- Goal-driven, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Negotiation experience and comfort resolving disputes.
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes is an asset.
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to step into a hands-on, impactful role where you’ll be contributing directly to the financial health of the business. You’ll be working with a supportive accounting team and engaging with a variety of customers daily.
Location: Markham, ON
Type: Contract (immediate start required)
If you’re detail-oriented, thrive on building positive client relationships, and are ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you!
About Finlink Group
Finlink Group is the leading niche Accounting & Payroll recruitment firm in Canada. We are a local firm based out of Mississauga Ontario. We focus on recruiting and nurturing the very best talent, specializing in the acquisition of high performing Accounting & Payroll talent across a variety of industries.
With a wealth of practical Accounting industry experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence, our team of expert recruiters work tirelessly to source, assess, and place the best candidates for our clients' needs. Our tailored approach to recruitment ensures that we are able to provide bespoke solutions that truly meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you are seeking a new role or looking to fill a key position within your organization, Finlink Accounting and Finance Recruitment is the trusted partner you can rely on for exceptional results GUARANTEED.
Office: 416-639-2412 | 2233 Argentia Rd. Suite 302, Mississauga ON
Our dedicated Accounting team specialize in placing experienced Accounting & Finance candidates into roles such as: • Accounting Managers • Controllers • Director of Finance • VP of Finance • Senior Financial Analyst • FP&A Manager
Our dedicated Payroll team specialize in placing experienced Payroll Professionals into roles like: • Payroll Managers • Payroll Specialists • Payroll Supervisors • Payroll Administrators
WHERE DO WE COVER?
Toronto | Mississauga | Brampton | Markham | North York | Oakville | Burlington | Milton | Scarborough | Montreal | Vaughan | Waterloo | Kitchener | Calgary | Hamilton | Guelph | Ottawa | Vancouver
We aim to make a positive impact on every client and candidate we service - from the initial call and introduction through to the final delivery, we want our clients and candidates to feel they have had a beneficial and productive experience.
If you’re looking to start your journey in sourcing talent or finding your dream job you’ll need a passionate, motivated team of experts to guide you.
About the role
AR Collections Specialist – Contract | Markham, ON
Are you an experienced collections professional looking for your next opportunity? We’re partnering with a leading company to help them find their next Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist . This is a contract position based in Markham —perfect for candidates who are available to start immediately and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role
As an AR Collections Specialist , you’ll play a key role in managing outstanding customer payments and supporting the overall success of the accounting team. You’ll be responsible for following up on overdue invoices, maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring payments are collected in a timely and professional manner. This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative team while making a meaningful impact on cash flow and business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Contact customers by phone and email to follow up on overdue accounts and resolve payment issues.
- Collaborate with customers and their Accounts Payable teams to confirm payment status.
- Reduce delinquency across assigned accounts through proactive follow-ups.
- Negotiate payment arrangements or settlements when necessary.
- Provide outstanding customer service related to collection issues, reconciliations, and disputes.
- Process account adjustments, small balance write-offs, and credit requests.
- Monitor and maintain account records, including updating databases and preparing reports.
- Coordinate with billing portals (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Procurify) to ensure invoices are submitted and approved on time.
- Support the Accounts Receivable team with other related duties as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of collections experience with proven success in reducing delinquency.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to handle customer interactions professionally.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
- Goal-driven, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Negotiation experience and comfort resolving disputes.
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes is an asset.
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to step into a hands-on, impactful role where you’ll be contributing directly to the financial health of the business. You’ll be working with a supportive accounting team and engaging with a variety of customers daily.
Location: Markham, ON
Type: Contract (immediate start required)
If you’re detail-oriented, thrive on building positive client relationships, and are ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you!
About Finlink Group
Finlink Group is the leading niche Accounting & Payroll recruitment firm in Canada. We are a local firm based out of Mississauga Ontario. We focus on recruiting and nurturing the very best talent, specializing in the acquisition of high performing Accounting & Payroll talent across a variety of industries.
With a wealth of practical Accounting industry experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence, our team of expert recruiters work tirelessly to source, assess, and place the best candidates for our clients' needs. Our tailored approach to recruitment ensures that we are able to provide bespoke solutions that truly meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you are seeking a new role or looking to fill a key position within your organization, Finlink Accounting and Finance Recruitment is the trusted partner you can rely on for exceptional results GUARANTEED.
Office: 416-639-2412 | 2233 Argentia Rd. Suite 302, Mississauga ON
Our dedicated Accounting team specialize in placing experienced Accounting & Finance candidates into roles such as: • Accounting Managers • Controllers • Director of Finance • VP of Finance • Senior Financial Analyst • FP&A Manager
Our dedicated Payroll team specialize in placing experienced Payroll Professionals into roles like: • Payroll Managers • Payroll Specialists • Payroll Supervisors • Payroll Administrators
WHERE DO WE COVER?
Toronto | Mississauga | Brampton | Markham | North York | Oakville | Burlington | Milton | Scarborough | Montreal | Vaughan | Waterloo | Kitchener | Calgary | Hamilton | Guelph | Ottawa | Vancouver
We aim to make a positive impact on every client and candidate we service - from the initial call and introduction through to the final delivery, we want our clients and candidates to feel they have had a beneficial and productive experience.
If you’re looking to start your journey in sourcing talent or finding your dream job you’ll need a passionate, motivated team of experts to guide you.