Accounts Receivable Accountant

About the Role Accounts Receivable Accountant to support day-to-day receivables operations for a Long-term Contract position in Everett, Washington. This role is well suited for someone with strong practical experience in billing, cash application, and account research who can work through payment issues with accuracy and urgency. The ideal candidate will help maintain customer account records, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to timely collections while partnering with internal teams to keep financial activity organized and up to date. What You'll Do

• Manage customer account setup and maintain accurate receivable records to support smooth billing and payment processing.
• Review incoming payments, apply cash correctly, and investigate exceptions when remittance details do not align with open balances.
• Examine account discrepancies and perform detailed research to identify the source of unapplied or misapplied transactions.
• Follow up on overdue balances and communicate with customers to encourage prompt resolution of outstanding invoices.
• Support credit-related activities by gathering information, updating account details, and assisting with account evaluations as needed.
• Prepare and issue billing transactions while verifying accuracy across customer data, invoice amounts, and supporting documentation.
• Use Microsoft Excel to track receivables activity, analyze trends, and prepare reporting for account status and collection efforts.
• Assist with computer conversion-related tasks affecting accounts receivable processes, including validating data and helping ensure continuity of records. What We're Looking For
• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting function.
• Practical knowledge of billing operations, cash activity, and customer payment processing.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve account discrepancies with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience supporting collections and communicating professionally regarding past-due balances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, analysis, and reconciliation work.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hands-on environment.
• Familiarity with customer account setup, payment application research, and credit support activities. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: 27.7115 - 35 USD hourly
• Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible).
• FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
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