Collections Analyst - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN.During the month of November, we are honoring veterans and soldiers in the communities we operate in. We have team members throughout our organization who have served in the military, including Bob Espey our President and CEO, and Parkland is proud to be a part of their journey. We encourage you to visit our website to hear from Bob and other veterans on the Parkland team: https://www.parkland.ca/en/careers/power-your-journey-at-parkland. If you are a veteran or military spouse, we hope you consider us for your next opportunity.Position Title: Collections AnalystTeam and Location: Finance, Shared Services – Calgary, ABPosition Summary:Reporting into the Credit Supervisor, the Collections Analyst is responsible for minimizing and effectively managing credit risk and exposure (collections) associated with the Accounts Receivable portfolio assigned. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in educating customers and partners the importance of payments being made in a prompt manner, and in accordance with the terms of sales.Key Responsibilities:Maintain a standardized credit processes and offer possible improvements where necessary.Oversee a portfolio of various volumes and locations. Evaluate account status, monitor terms to ensure that there is ease of use in the credit process. Be able to react with an appropriate level of urgency in the negotiation of payment arrangement within our authority level and make decisions on held orders.Recommend process improvements and assess the effect they will have on internal and external customers. Liaise with branches on all credit related questions they may have.Organize daily/weekly/monthly work activities and attend to various tasks based on priority.Address all credit related complaints and come up with a solution.Liaise with collection agencies regarding proposals, settlements and litigation; follow up to provide additional account details or obtain status updates.Manage administrative tasks regarding customer portfolios i.e. reports.Keep up to date on collections rules regarding consumer rights (i.e.: bankruptcy CCAA, and other options for creditor protection.Develop and maintain relationships with Operations, Finance, Corporate Adjudication and Sales advising them of customer situations when required.Conflict management with internal and external customers, i.e.: peer to peer relationships.Will be required to deal directly with client via phone calls and emails on a day to day basis.Review aging reports with Supervisor and Management to ensure outstanding balances are being investigated.Payment investigation and communication with Cash Application team.Qualifications and Skills:5 years previous credit/collections experience within a Commercial and/or Retail environment.Fluent in Microsoft and experience in any collection’s software. Excel skills required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with an approachable manner.Preference will be given to those with working knowledge of:Canadian Sarbanes Oxley Regulations (Bill 198)Canada Privacy ActConfident and professional with the ability to adapt to the customers specific situation (both internal and external) and building strong relationships.GetPaid and JDE experience would be considered an asset.Ability to review account transactions and reconcile any outstanding payments or incomplete payments.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under deadlines and KPI’s.Able to work well in a team environment but also independently (uses tools to make decisions).We Offer:Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.Save on gas at our participating gas stations across Canada (Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer).A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.Please note:Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.This position will close when a successful candidate is found or on November 29, 2022.Quick Apply

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