Accounts Receivable Assistant

Position Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Assistant will ensure that all incoming payments are received and processed accurately and in a timely manner. This position requires keeping a precise record of all incoming payments and contacting customers to ensure outstanding invoices are paid. All work must be verified regularly for any discrepancies in payments received.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the AR Lead and other staff.
• Collaborates with the AR Lead to reconcile accounts receivable on a weekly basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists department in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree in accounting preferred
• Two years of related experience

About Lord Baltimore Uniform

At Lord Baltimore Uniform we realize that your business is not just your business… It is your life.

That is why we have dedicated ourselves to helping growing businesses by providing the highest quality linens, uniforms, and apparel to help your company look and perform at its best.

As an independent uniform laundry, we believe in investing in our local economy. And that investment doesn’t end with our best-in-class service agreements. Every day, we reinvest in the community because we believe in the power of relationships and people.

When you work with us, you will get much more than world-class uniform & linen services at locally competitive pricing. You will get the confidence of working with a business partner backed by a national network of best-in-class resources and the peace of mind of knowing you’re doing business with a neighbor you can trust.