Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Summary The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible to the Office Manager for the collection and maintenance of all charge accounts by company policy. With excellent communication skills, will be able to resolve A/R issues appropriately and effectively. Classification: Non-Exempt Essential Functions Process customer payments according to company policy. Follow the branch collection strategy in monitoring customer accounts for non-payment, skipped invoices, and partial payments. Provide regular communication to management regarding the status of account collections. Organize a recovery system and initiate collection efforts. Complete monthly and quarterly closing statement processes and create reports. Communicate with customers via phone, e‑mail, mail, or in‑person to make payment arrangements on delinquent accounts. Perform reference checks of all credit applications and report findings to management. Investigate and resolve customer inquiries on time. Submit accounts to management for bad debt write‑offs. Fax or e‑mail invoices to customers for payment. Perform other tasks as required. Additional Functions May perform some of the other general office functions. Qualifications Proficient with MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheets summarizing aging/past‑due accounts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, especially in telephone skills. Proven excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in a team environment. Great organizational and multi-tasking skills; detail oriented. Show successful experience in the ability to enthusiastically press into action collection efforts. Demonstrate a good understanding of general business operating procedures and be proficient in data entry. Typical Physical Activity Physical demands/requirements consist of standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, reading, speaking, hearing, and lifting up to 30 lbs. Typical Environmental Conditions Vehicles on public roads, inside general offices, customer locations, and areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, Service Center, or depot. Travel Requirements None Benefits 401 K Plan with Company Match Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Preferred Skills Accounting Microsoft Word Data Entry Customer Service Accounts Receivable Preferred Behaviors Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Preferred Motivations Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer Alsco Uniforms provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr