Accounts Receivable Specialist: Collections & Cash Flow

Alsco Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the Office Manager with billing and collections. The role emphasizes effective communication to resolve A/R issues and maintain accurate charge accounts in line with company policy.

Key tasks include processing payments, monitoring aging accounts, coordinating with management, and maintaining regular status updates. The position requires strong Excel skills, thorough data entry, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office, with emphasis on Excel spreadsheets for aging/past due accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, especially on the phone.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities; well organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to press into action collection efforts and understand general business operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments per policy.
• Monitor accounts for non-payment, skipped invoices, and partial payments.
• Provide regular updates to management on collections status.
• Organize a recovery system and initiate collection efforts.
• Complete monthly/quarterly closing statements and generate reports.
• Contact customers by phone, e-mail, mail, or in person to arrange payment on delinquent accounts.
• Perform credit reference checks and report findings to management.
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries promptly.
• Submit accounts for bad debt write-offs as needed.
• Fax or e-mail invoices to customers for payment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

None

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alsco Uniforms is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the Office Manager with billing and collections. The role emphasizes effective communication to resolve A/R issues and maintain accurate charge accounts in line with company policy.

Key tasks include processing payments, monitoring aging accounts, coordinating with management, and maintaining regular status updates. The position requires strong Excel skills, thorough data entry, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.