About Primus − Finance Career Opportunities
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Collections Associate, Commercial (Toronto, ON) |
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Sr. Financial Analyst (Toronto, ON) |
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Corporate Controller (Toronto, ON) |
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BILINGUAL Credit & Collections Associate - French/English (Toronto, ON) |
WHY PRIMUS?
Positive and progressive describes the Primus Canada team. Our team members are comprised of a wide range of dedicated professionals who all have one thing in common – devotion to this highly exciting and dynamic industry.
We recognize that growth, challenge and opportunity motivate our team members. We are dedicated to creating a well-educated work force where all team members can fulfill their professional goals.
ABOUT PRIMUS
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. ("Primus Canada") offers the widest selection of consumer and business telecommunications services available nationwide, including Long Distance & Local Phone Service, TalkBroadband (VoIP), Wireless service, and Internet services (High Speed DSL & Dial-up). Primus Canada now serves over 1 million customers across its suite of services. As a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Canada, Primus Canada has over 100,000 Internet subscribers accessing 46 national points-of-presence across Canada.
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COLLECTIONS ASSOCIATE, COMMERCIAL Primus Canada is currently recruiting for a Commercial Collections Associate. This role is responsible for accurate and timely collections of all overdue accounts and receivables from the commercial customers. The main function of this position is to make collection calls on overdue accounts using the “friendly but firm” approach of collecting. The desired results are accomplished through direct contact on the telephone, distribution of letters |
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Responsibilities: |
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Identify 30, 60 and over 90 day overdue accounts. |
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Make outbound collection calls daily, on accounts over 31 days using the “friendly but firm” approach of collecting. |
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Negotiate payment terms for outstanding account balances with the client ensuring fulfillment of internal policies |
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Coordinate the suspension of services for accounts, providing required written and verbal notice to the customers. |
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Reconcile outstanding balances prior to suspending the service. |
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Provide reconciliation details and invoice copies to the customers, as required to facilitate payments. |
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Provide reconciliation details and invoice copies to the customers, as required to facilitate payments. |
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Continually review suspended accounts; reactivate the service for customers when full payment is received and process permanent disconnection notices and paperwork within required timeframes. |
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Identify disconnected accounts with an outstanding balance for third party collections |
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Prepare legal files for legal department or reconciliation details for third party collectors as required |
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Work closely with Credit Associate to identify and resolve credit related issues. |
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Update applicable top 100 clients report on a bi-weekly basis, update various department reports as detailed. |
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Identify delinquent issues requiring escalations to the Mgr, Credit and Collections. |
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Other duties, as assigned |
Qualifications: |
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1-3 years of 1st party collections experience |
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Excellent written and oral communication skills to efficiently deal with customers |
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An understanding of basic accounting principles and collections |
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An understanding of banking procedures |
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Highly developed analytical and decision-making skills |
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Good organizational skills |
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Minimum secondary school diploma, post secondary education is an asset |
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Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills |
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Must be a team player |
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Good problem solving and decision making skills. |
This description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions.
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in the workplace, are committed to Employment Equity and will provide reasonable workplace accommodation to applicants with disabilities. All interested individuals, including those who consider themselves to be aboriginal, visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
WHY PRIMUS?
Positive and progressive describes the Primus Canada team. Our team members are comprised of a wide range of dedicated professionals who all have one thing in common – devotion to this highly exciting and dynamic industry.
We recognize that growth, challenge and opportunity motivate our team members. We are dedicated to creating a well-educated work force where all team members can fulfill their professional goals.
ABOUT PRIMUS
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. ("Primus Canada") offers the widest selection of consumer and business telecommunications services available nationwide, including Long Distance & Local Phone Service, TalkBroadband (VoIP), Wireless service, and Internet services (High Speed DSL & Dial-up). Primus Canada now serves over 1 million customers across its suite of services. As a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Canada, Primus Canada has over 100,000 Internet subscribers accessing 46 national points-of-presence across Canada.
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SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST The Sr. Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for month-end expense analysis for assigned business groups within Primus Canada. This includes analyzing operating expense statements to ensure completeness and accuracy, recording all accruals for the assigned business groups, investigating significant variances, preparing monthly variance analysis reports and distributing final expense statements. In addition, this position maintains the inventory schedules, records inter-company transactions, prepares journal entries related to analysis of financial transactions, reconciles balance sheet accounts, and prepares various ad hoc financial reports, as required. . |
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Responsible for month end expense analysis for the assigned cost centres including:
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Record inter-company transactions (transactions between Primus Canada, US, UK and Australia). | ||||||||||||
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Prepare inter-company invoices and reconcile inter-company accounts. | ||||||||||||
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Reconcile various balance sheet accounts. | ||||||||||||
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Calculate and book TelSN revenues. | ||||||||||||
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Compile TelSN revenue reports to analyze revenue fluctuations. | ||||||||||||
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Record and reconcile several Inventory Accounts. | ||||||||||||
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Assist with financial and government audits. | ||||||||||||
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Perform the assigned Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing. | ||||||||||||
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Other duties as assigned | ||||||||||||
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3-5 years financial Analysis, Accounting or equivalent experience. | ||||||||||||
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Understanding of the Telecommunications industry a definite asset. | ||||||||||||
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Post Secondary University education (Bachelors) in Accounting, Finance or equivalent. | ||||||||||||
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Member of CGA, CMA or CA | ||||||||||||
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PC Skills – strong working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and Excel. | ||||||||||||
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Working knowledge of Windows 95/98. | ||||||||||||
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Knowledge of Financial software – preferably Great Plains. | ||||||||||||
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Knowledge of billing systems, an asset. | ||||||||||||
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Strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction with executives, managers, employees and third parties. | ||||||||||||
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Strong written communications skills. | ||||||||||||
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Strong analytical and problem solving ability. | ||||||||||||
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Excellent organizational skills. | ||||||||||||
This description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions.
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in the workplace, are committed to Employment Equity and will provide reasonable workplace accommodation to applicants with disabilities. All interested individuals, including those who consider themselves to be aboriginal, visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
WHY PRIMUS?
Positive and progressive describes the Primus Canada team. Our team members are comprised of a wide range of dedicated professionals who all have one thing in common – devotion to this highly exciting and dynamic industry.
We recognize that growth, challenge and opportunity motivate our team members. We are dedicated to creating a well-educated work force where all team members can fulfill their professional goals.
ABOUT PRIMUS
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. ("Primus Canada") offers the widest selection of consumer and business telecommunications services available nationwide, including Long Distance & Local Phone Service, TalkBroadband (VoIP), Wireless service, and Internet services (High Speed DSL & Dial-up). Primus Canada now serves over 1 million customers across its suite of services. As a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Canada, Primus Canada has over 100,000 Internet subscribers accessing 46 national points-of-presence across Canada.
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CORPORATE CONTROLLER Primus Canada has a challenging and exciting opportunity for an accounting professional to work out of our corporate headquarters in Etobicoke, Ontario. The Corporate Controller is responsible for all financial operations, accounting and reporting for the company. The role will manage teams in the areas of corporate accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax. |
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Leads the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements |
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Leads the preparation of annual statutory financial statements under Canadian GAAP with accompanying notes |
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Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements for legal entities and consolidated company under US GAAP |
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Analyzes monthly financial statements in comparison to budget and provides explanations for variances |
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Presents monthly results to the chief operating officer and executive team |
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Ensures compliance with financial reporting requirements of all stakeholders, including US parent company, debt holders, and regulatory bodies |
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Directs, plans and manages AP/AR operations |
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Maintains and develops reporting for Executive Information System |
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Assists in budget and forecasting preparation and analysis |
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Coordinates with external auditors |
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Oversees various government remittances and reports |
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Reviews all new accounting pronouncements that affect the company and ensure compliance |
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Maintains Sarbanes-Oxley documentation & performs regular testing of internal controls to ensure compliance |
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Ensures compliance in the areas of retail sales tax and corporate taxation |
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Accounting designation with a bachelor’s degree in related area (accounting/finance) |
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5+ years of related experience |
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Strong leadership skills |
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Strong knowledge of accounting systems, Canadian GAAP and taxation |
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Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills |
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Excellent time management and organizational skills |
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Proficient in MS office with exceptional Excel skills |
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Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley and US GAAP is an asset |
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Accounting system experience with Great Plains is an asset |
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Telecommunications industry experience is an asset |
This description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions.
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in the workplace, are committed to Employment Equity and will provide reasonable workplace accommodation to applicants with disabilities. All interested individuals, including those who consider themselves to be aboriginal, visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
WHY PRIMUS?
Positive and progressive describes the Primus Canada team. Our team members are comprised of a wide range of dedicated professionals who all have one thing in common – devotion to this highly exciting and dynamic industry.
We recognize that growth, challenge and opportunity motivate our team members. We are dedicated to creating a well-educated work force where all team members can fulfill their professional goals.
ABOUT PRIMUS
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. ("Primus Canada") offers the widest selection of consumer and business telecommunications services available nationwide, including Long Distance & Local Phone Service, TalkBroadband (VoIP), Wireless service, and Internet services (High Speed DSL & Dial-up). Primus Canada now serves over 1 million customers across its suite of services. As a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Canada, Primus Canada has over 100,000 Internet subscribers accessing 46 national points-of-presence across Canada.
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BILINGUAL Credit & Collections Associate (French/English) We are seeking organized self-starters who are results-oriented and customer driven professionals to join our Credit & Collections Team in our Etobicoke location. The Bilingual Credit & Collections Associate is responsible for accurate and timely 1st party collections of accounts receivables from Primus Canada customers. The main function of this position is to make & answer collection calls on overdue accounts. The desired results are accomplished through direct contact on the telephone, distribution of letters and /or the interruption of the service; without losing sight of professional and courteous customer service. |
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Qualifications: |
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Bilingual (French/English). Other languages an asset. |
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Preferred Education: Post Secondary Education in a related field. Minimum Education: Secondary School Diploma |
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Up to 1 year of experience in Customer Service, Credit/Collections and/or Accounts Receivables |
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PC Skills - working knowledge of Windows, MS Word, EXCEL and Outlook. |
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Superior customer service skills |
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Strong oral/written communication skills |
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Exceptional organizational and time management skills |
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Ability to multi-task in a fast paced call centre |
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Detail–oriented and ability to work under minimal supervision |
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Excellent judgment and decision making skills |
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Working knowledge of call centre telephone system, an asset |
This description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions.
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in the workplace, are committed to Employment Equity and will provide reasonable workplace accommodation to applicants with disabilities. All interested individuals, including those who consider themselves to be aboriginal, visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
