Accounts Receivable Accountant

Overview

Accountant – Accounts Receivable Focus
North Seattle Area – Fully onsite

Position Summary:
As our Accountant, you'll be at the forefront of our financial operations, primarily focusing on accounts receivable, but also gaining valuable experience across other critical accounting areas. Your work will directly impact our cash flow, customer satisfaction, and financial reporting within this demanding industry.

Accounts Receivable Management:

• Accurately apply customer payments and post necessary adjustments to customer accounts.
• Release customer orders based on established credit limits and guidelines.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients through clear communication via email, phone calls, or Teams meetings to facilitate successful payment collection.
• Maintain detailed records of collection efforts, perform necessary follow-up actions, and provide weekly reporting to management on status and required actions.
• Balance cash and various accounts receivable-related accounts, and prepare timely journal entries and reconciliations specific to AR.
• Open new customer accounts, obtain necessary information to set credit limits, perform other required updates to customer records, and maintain comprehensive documentation on all changes.
• Process daily invoice batches, ensure invoices are sent to customers promptly, and archive them in our internal records.
• Review contracts, purchase orders, or order acknowledgments to ensure proper invoicing and billing accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies and provide clear, concise communication regarding customer accounts.
• Utilize accounting software systems and tools to streamline accounts receivable operations, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency.

Broader Accounting Functions (Exposure & Support):

• General Ledger Support: Assist in preparing various journal entries and performing account reconciliations beyond accounts receivable, ensuring data integrity.
• Cost Accounting Assistance: Gain exposure to manufacturing cost accounting principles, including tracking production costs, labor, and overhead, and assisting with inventory valuation.
• Financial Reporting Contribution: Participate in the preparation of financial reports and analysis, providing insights into various financial aspects of the business.
• Audit Support: Assist with preparation for internal and external audits, including providing necessary documentation and explanations for various accounting cycles.
• Internal Controls: Support the maintenance and adherence to internal control procedures across different accounting functions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., production, purchasing) to process credit memos, adjustments, and other financial transactions, ensuring appropriate authorizations are obtained and all steps are thoroughly documented.
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving: Analyze financial documents for accuracy across multiple areas, investigate questionable data, and take the necessary corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements across all accounting functions, including accounts payable (though not the primary focus, understanding AP processes for overall financial health).
• General Duties: Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in handling additional special projects or tasks as needed and assigned, contributing to the overall success of the finance department.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an accounting role, with a strong emphasis on accounts receivable functions.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems and tools.
• Strong experience with Excel (for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting).

Nice to have/preferred:

• Experience with in the manufacturing or aerospace industry is a significant plus.