Are you a motivated individual? If so, bring your expertise to the Ministry of Finance, Account Management and Collections Branch, Tax Office, to conduct debt collection activities in support of business-critical revenue generating operational requirements.
NOTE:
- We are recruiting for one unilingual and one bilingual (French/English) Collection Officer
In this position, you will:
- Collect amounts owed to the Crown by investigating/resolving delinquent accounts resulting from clients failure to comply;
- Communicate rights and obligations, negotiate payment arrangements and obtain securities;
- Liaise with sheriffs, banks, lawyers and other parties;
- Process payments using an automated system, prepare correspondence and maintain the integrity of tax roll information;
- Initiate necessary recovery actions.
- You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire
- You have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of collection techniques, including phone calls, letters, recommendations for legal actions such as garnishments/demands, liens and other recovery actions
- You are familiar with bankruptcy administration and debt security instruments
- You have ability to interpret/apply relevant legislations (example: Retail Sales Tax Act, Corporations Tax Act, Employer Health Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act, Income Tac Act, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Financial Administration Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)) in order to enforce compliance and collect delinquent accounts
- You have knowledge of accounting methods to analyze financial data
- You have oral and written communication skills to negotiate and deal tactfully with an array of people in sensitive situations
- You can prepare correspondence for taxpayers and their representatives, bankers, and sheriffs
- You have research and analytical skills to gather and analyze data
- You can work independently and accurately with high volumes of assignments
- You can manage multiple priorities and work within tight timelines
- You have ability to use database and word processing programs to prepare reports and analyze information
- You demonstrate experience within an automated collection system
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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