Canadian Linen & Uniform Service Corp., a Vestis company, provides uniforms and related products to more than 300,000 customers across North America, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Canadian Linen works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity.

***Please note that this a temporary position of up to 12 months

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for analyzing and collecting assigned accounts receivable portfolios for Canadian Linen & Uniform Service (CL) customers, as well as ensuring assigned customer accounts are reconciled and accurate to facilitate timely collections in a call center environment.

What you will do:

• Assign and manage a portfolio of business-to-business delinquent accounts to recover unpaid balances (call center environment).
• Review open royalty accounts for all assigned accounts and prioritize collection activities to maximize cash collections.
• Communicate via phone, email, fax, and letters with customers regarding payment status of invoices.
• Perform reconciliations for assigned accounts to maintain accuracy.
• Follow up on collection calls with customers (external and internal).
• Interface with sales, operations, and finance departments to resolve billing, collection, and credit issues.
• Build strong working relationships with field teams to support collection efforts.
• Proactively work with customers and field operations to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile account status using current and historical billing and payment activity analysis.
• Liaise with treasury operations regarding cash specialist requests to research and reconcile misapplied or payment issues.
• Resolve all delinquent account balances, unapplied cash, and payment discrepancies through research, communication, and follow-up with customers or field operations.
• Prepare delinquent accounts for placement with external collection agencies in accordance with company policy.
• Monitor changes in customers' financial status and payment patterns.
• Verify and maintain customer accounts to ensure accuracy and up-to-date customer profiles.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned or required.

We are looking for individuals who have:

• 1 to 3 years of experience, preferably in accounts receivable capacity.
• Call center experience is considered an asset.
• College diploma in accounting, business, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently.

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for a telephone interview will be contacted.

Canadian Linen & Uniform Service Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process

Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-833-901-8823 or email us at accessibility@vestis.com.

Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.