SummaryThe National Accounts Collections Specialist is a high-impact role responsible for the strategic recovery of revenue across GFL’s most complex, high-revenue portfolios. Serving as a professional financial liaison for corporate clients and third-party brokers, this individual ensures cash flow is maximized through meticulous account reconciliation, proactive dispute resolution, and cross-functional collaboration. This is sophisticated B2B portfolio management that requires a balance of analytical rigor and elite communication.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitor accounts to identify overdue payments, risk, and prioritize collections efforts.</li><li>Initiate contact with brokers to inquire about payment status and resolve outstanding balances.</li><li>Satisfy company goals while remaining realistic for the broker to secure payment commitments and resolve systemic delays.</li><li>Utilize inter-departmental relationships and communication to resolve disputes and misalignments.</li><li>Maintain meticulous notes in the relevant accounting software regarding all customer interactions, payment promises, and follow-up actions.</li><li>Resolve billing discrepancies or customer disputes that are delaying payment.</li><li>Ensure ethical and legal collection practices.</li><li>Meeting or exceeding recovery targets for delinquent accounts.</li><li>Maintaining a low error rate in account documentation and communication.</li><li>Exhibiting execution of productivity plans resulting in measurable progress towards long-term and short-term goals while maintaining a low rate of meaningful customer and colleague complaints.</li><li>Work closely with teams like finance, sales, and operations.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Education: 4-year degree or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Experience: Diverse industry and experience background preferred. Professional data analytics experience preferred. Customer Service, Collections, or Accounts Receivable experience encouraged.</li><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and strengthen positive relationships while maintaining boundaries.</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Proficient in the Google Workspace platform (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) and/or Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Data analytic experience preferred.</li><li>High level of accuracy in data entry and financial record keeping.</li><li>Ability to learn and adapt to new environments and remain calm and professional under pressure.</li><li>High-level interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others and maintain a positive work environment.</li><li>Motivated self-starter, a strong ability to plan and execute day-to-day productivity to achieve long-term and short-term goals.</li><li>A strong sense of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards.</li><li>Self-starter capable of independent decision-making and managing constant re-prioritization in a dynamic and evolving environment.</li><li>Travel: 0-3%.</li></ul>  We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact <a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a> Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.  This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL&rsquo;s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

National Accounts Collections Specialist

SummaryThe National Accounts Collections Specialist is a high-impact role responsible for the strategic recovery of revenue across GFL’s most complex, high-revenue portfolios. Serving as a professional financial liaison for corporate clients and third-party brokers, this individual ensures cash flow is maximized through meticulous account reconciliation, proactive dispute resolution, and cross-functional collaboration. This is sophisticated B2B portfolio management that requires a balance of analytical rigor and elite communication.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitor accounts to identify overdue payments, risk, and prioritize collections efforts.</li><li>Initiate contact with brokers to inquire about payment status and resolve outstanding balances.</li><li>Satisfy company goals while remaining realistic for the broker to secure payment commitments and resolve systemic delays.</li><li>Utilize inter-departmental relationships and communication to resolve disputes and misalignments.</li><li>Maintain meticulous notes in the relevant accounting software regarding all customer interactions, payment promises, and follow-up actions.</li><li>Resolve billing discrepancies or customer disputes that are delaying payment.</li><li>Ensure ethical and legal collection practices.</li><li>Meeting or exceeding recovery targets for delinquent accounts.</li><li>Maintaining a low error rate in account documentation and communication.</li><li>Exhibiting execution of productivity plans resulting in measurable progress towards long-term and short-term goals while maintaining a low rate of meaningful customer and colleague complaints.</li><li>Work closely with teams like finance, sales, and operations.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Education: 4-year degree or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Experience: Diverse industry and experience background preferred. Professional data analytics experience preferred. Customer Service, Collections, or Accounts Receivable experience encouraged.</li><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and strengthen positive relationships while maintaining boundaries.</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Proficient in the Google Workspace platform (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) and/or Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Data analytic experience preferred.</li><li>High level of accuracy in data entry and financial record keeping.</li><li>Ability to learn and adapt to new environments and remain calm and professional under pressure.</li><li>High-level interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others and maintain a positive work environment.</li><li>Motivated self-starter, a strong ability to plan and execute day-to-day productivity to achieve long-term and short-term goals.</li><li>A strong sense of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards.</li><li>Self-starter capable of independent decision-making and managing constant re-prioritization in a dynamic and evolving environment.</li><li>Travel: 0-3%.</li></ul>  We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact <a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a> Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.  This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

National Accounts Collections Specialist

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