Accounts Receivable Clerk

Alsco; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Alsco is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Portland, Oregon. The role involves managing charge accounts, processing payments, and communicating with customers regarding account collections.

The ideal candidate should possess strong MS Office skills, especially in Excel, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to navigate customer inquiries effectively. The position provides various benefits, including a 401 K Plan and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel for summarizing accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments and manage accounts receivable.
• Communicate with customers to arrange payments on delinquent accounts.
• Prepare regular reports on account collections and closing statements.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Job description

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Accounts Receivable Clerk reports to the Office Manager and is responsible for the collection and maintenance of all charge accounts according to company policy. The candidate should have excellent communication skills to resolve A/R issues appropriately and effectively.

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)
• Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

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.

Thank you for your interest in joining Alsco Uniforms. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and drug screening.