Accounts Payable Clerk

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible to the Office Manager for the payment of all vendor invoices by company policy. The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the daily processing of company business transactions to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate financial and administrative operations.

Essential Functions:

• Receive and verify invoices for goods and services, process receiving reports and vendor invoices according to payment terms and company policy.
• Follow up on billing statements to ensure invoices are resolved within payment terms,
• discounts are taken, and invoice batches are sent timely. Reconcile invoices to billing statements.
• Provide regular communication to management regarding the status of invoice payments/receiving reports.
• Create monthly and quarterly closing statement processes and create reports.
• Communicate with vendors via phone, e-mail, mail, or in-person to make payment arrangements on delinquent accounts.
• Complete credit applications and forward them to management for approval.
• Investigate and resolve vendor inquiries promptly.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Additional Functions:

• May work on various projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Proficient with 10 key machines, MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheets.
• 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

Education:

• Some business experience.

Our 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.

About Us:

We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been committed to our customers since 1889, proudly pioneering the uniform and linen rental industry and growing into a global leader serving over 350,000 customers across 13 countries. We provide exceptional service and create solutions that strengthen our customers’ operations.

At Alsco, our diverse workforce drives performance, innovation, and exceptional service. We're looking for individuals who want to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact. Explore how Alsco helps you build a successful career with competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing opportunities for growth.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

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.

Revised: 04/08/2024