Accounts Receivable Specialist: Collections & Invoicing

Alsco Uniforms; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the Office Manager in maintaining charge accounts and resolving A/R issues with clear communication. You will process payments, monitor aging, perform collections, close monthly and quarterly statements, and prepare reports while coordinating with customers via phone, email, or in person.

Strong teamwork and data entry accuracy are essential.

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 by phone.
• Proven 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Data entry

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Alsco Uniforms in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the Office Manager in maintaining charge accounts and resolving A/R issues with clear communication. You will process payments, monitor aging, perform collections, close monthly and quarterly statements, and prepare reports while coordinating with customers via phone, email, or in person.

Strong teamwork and data entry accuracy are essential.