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Strategic Collections Associate - Cleanroom


Company : Vestis Services


Location : Lexington, KY


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Meet Vestisu00ae: For the People Who Make It All Work At Vestisu00ae, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running. Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work. Job Overview The Strategic Cleanroom Accounts Receivable Specialists are responsible for the analysis and collection of assigned accounts receivable portfolios for Vestis customers, as well as ensuring that assigned customer accounts are reconciled and accurate to facilitate timely collections inside established payment terms in a call center environment. Responsibilities/Essential Functions + Communicates via phone conversations, email, fax and letters with customers concerning status of invoice payments. + Follows up on collection calls with customers (external and internal). + Works with customers and field operations in a proactive manner to resolve discrepancies. + Resolves all overdue account balances. + Performs day-to-day activities that ensure effective account management of assigned collection accounts. + Reviews open A/R for all assigned accounts and prioritize collection activities to maximize cash collections. + Interfaces with Sales, Operations and Finance departments to resolve billing, collection and credit issues. + Establishes strong working relationships with field team to support collections efforts. + Monitors changes in customer financial status and payment patterns. + Audits and maintains customer accounts to make sure terms are accurate and customer profiles have current information. + Reviews assigned accounts to maintain accuracy. + Reviews account status using current and historical invoicing and payment activity analysis. + Communicates to cash operations specialist regarding cash applications to research and reconcile misapplied or payment issues. + Manages accounts receivable for large Strategic/Cleanroom customers that impact multiple Market Centers through phone and email correspondence. + Develops relationships with National Account Managers and Key Account Managers u2013 as well as Market Center personnel. + Works in conjunction with Billing Department to resolve discrepancies and customer disputes related to customized invoices. + Manage accounts with u201cPurchase Orderu201d to ensure funding, payment and timely updating. + Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities + High level of organizational skills, integrity and accuracy. + Strong communication skills both written and verbal. + Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills. + Good interpersonal skills working with internal and external customers. + Demonstrated excellent customer service skills. + Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel). + Knowledge of Oracle. + The ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines. + Must be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as be part of a team. + Knowledge of foreign currency exchange values preferred. + Ability to manage an average dollar volume portfolio 3-4 times larger than a Local Collector position. Experience/Qualifications + Associates or BA preferred + One year of credit and/or collections experience within Vestis is preferred. + Internal applicants u2013 preferred 6-month average of attaining 90% or higher call volume goal. + Internal applicants u2013 preferred 6-month average of attaining 85% or higher call quality. Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements Office environment Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestisu00ae is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestisu00ae is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestisu00ae provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Companyu2019s comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more. Vestisu00ae is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor. Job Details Job Family Finance-Collections Job Function OF Pay Type Hourly