Accounts Receivable Clerk

Alsco Uniforms; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Direct Deposit option

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the Office Manager in handling charge accounts per company policy. The role requires clear communication to resolve AR issues and ensure timely collections across customer accounts.

Key duties include processing payments, monitoring aging, and providing regular updates to management. A strong team player with Excel and data entry skills will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office, esp. Excel for aging/past-due analyses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, especially on the phone.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team, with good organization and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and persistence in collections efforts.
• Be proficient in data entry and general business procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments according to company policy.
• Monitor accounts for non-payment, skipped invoices, and partial payments.
• Provide regular status updates to management on collections.
• Organize recovery systems and initiate collection efforts.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly closing statements and reports.
• Contact customers via phone, email, mail, or in person to arrange payment on delinquent accounts.
• Perform reference checks on credit applications and report findings to management.
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries promptly.
• Submit accounts for bad debt write-off.
• Send invoices to customers via fax or email for payment.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Excel

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization & multitasking

Debt collection

Data entry

Education

Some business or similar experience

Job description

Classification

Non-Exempt

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible to the Office Manager for the collection and maintenance of all charge accounts in accordance with company policy. With excellent communication skills, will be able to resolve A/R issues appropriately and effectively.

Our Full-time Employees Enjoy

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Career Advancement
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

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 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 in a timely manner
• Submit accounts to management for bad debt write off.
• 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.

Education

• Some business or similar experience.

Typical Physical Activity

• Physical Demands/Requirements consist of standing, walking, sitting, talking on the phone, occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs., stooping, typing, fine dexterity, hearing and speaking.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• Indoor offices, meeting rooms of a typical industrial laundry, service center or depot.

Travel Requirements

• None

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

Alsco is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Revised: 04/29/2022

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