Billing and Collections Associate

Billing & Collections Associate

Reporting to the AP & AR Manager, the Billing and Collections Associate is responsible for the timely and accurate billing and collections of accounts receivables for an assigned territory and clients to minimize exposure to bad debt and maximize collections.

More specifically, you will have to:
Billing:
- Generate invoices using a progress billings method generally used in the Construction business models. These billings are based upon progress of work completed within the specified month. Milestone Billing (% based) is another method implemented to generate invoices per contractual terms.- Generate invoices/credit notes for all executed change orders on a project or any other modifications brought to the Contracts at hand.- Communicate regularly with the Project Managers & Construction Managers to obtain appropriate documentation and project progression to generate monthly billings on time. Maintain the billing files for all projects, with all the appropriate documents in accordance with standard procedures & terms.- Research any billing issues & escalate to proper departments to be able to maximize our Monthly Billings.

Collections:
- Contact clients/partners for collection of payments on all due invoices in a professional manner.- Monitoring of accounts receivable reports regularly for any problematic accounts/payers, trends and ensures timely collections on outstanding payments.- Taking measures to help collect payment on time.- Escalate any troublesome Accounts to Team Lead & AR Manager.- Reconcile accounts and update the accounts receivable records.- Maintains optimal communication and rapport with external and internal clients to clear any open issues.-
- May participate in annual audits.

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:
- 3+ years relevant experience in billing (experience collections, in progress billing and/or construction industry an asset)- High energy, self-motivated and driven by collection of cash- A knowledge of contractual document and terms- Well-spoken and great communication skill- Organized and detail oriented- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment- Team player- Intermediate MS Office Excel- Bilingual in English as majority of billing and collection files are USA based.

What We Offer- A commitment that Safety is #1- Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options- Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future- We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.- We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.- We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:
With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT).
- Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best._