Accounting Associate - Accounts Receivable

Lynden Door; Lynden (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Lynden Door is seeking an Accounting Associate to manage accounts receivable tasks, including posting customer payments and communicating payment status. Located in Lynden, WA, this in-office role follows a Monday–Friday schedule and offers an hourly wage of $22.00–$28.00 DOE, plus standard company benefits.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to follow up on outstanding issues while supporting month-end close and collaboration with sales and internal

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an accounts receivable or related accounting role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow up on pending issues and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Post customer payments and process cash receipts.
• Communicate with customers about payment status and invoices.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and short payments.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on delinquent accounts.
• Process payments via checks, wire transfers, ACH, and other methods.
• Maintain records of customer communications and resolutions.
• Respond to inquiries about account status and invoice details.
• Reconcile accounts and correct posting errors.
• Prepare and distribute customer statements and collection notices.
• Assist with monthly AR reporting and month-end close.
• Collaborate with sales and internal teams to resolve billing concerns.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support department operations with reporting and cash management tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Detail oriented

Follow up

Deadline awareness

Adaptable

Team player

Job description

Career Opportunities with the Lynden Door Family of Companies

Accounting Associate - Accounts Receivable

ROLE: In this role, the Lynden Door Accounting Associate will primarily focus on the accounts receivable functions of posting customer payments and communications regarding payment status or outstanding invoices.

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00, Full-Time, In-Office

Hourly Wage: $22.00 - $28.00 DOE

In office full time: Lynden, WA 98264

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Accounts Receivable functions, including posting customer payments, processing cash receipts, and maintaining accurate customer account balances.
• Proactively communicate with customers regarding outstanding invoices, payment status, past-due balances, and payment arrangements while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Research, investigate, and resolve customer account discrepancies, short payments, unapplied cash, deductions, and billing issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on delinquent accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables and improve cash flow.
• Process and apply payments received through checks, wire transfers, ACH transactions, and other payment methods, ensuring accurate account disposition and documentation.
• Maintain detailed records of customer communications, payment commitments, collection activities, and account resolutions.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding customer account status, invoice details, payment history, and outstanding balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts and identify posting errors, unapplied payments, or account variances, taking corrective action as needed.
• Prepare and distribute customer statements, collection notices, and other accounts receivable correspondence.
• Assist with monthly AR reporting, account reconciliations, aging analysis, and month-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and internal departments to resolve billing concerns and facilitate prompt payment of invoices.
• Maintain organized accounting records, supporting documentation, and financial reports in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support Accounting Department operations by assisting with reporting, account maintenance, cash management activities, and other duties as assigned.

CORE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills; must be detail oriented
• Ability to follow up on pending issues
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Adaptive and willingness to learn new processes
• Ability to work well in teams

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years in an accounts receivable, payable or other accounting role

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Hourly: $22-$28 DOE
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) with employer contributions
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

We are an equal opportunity employer and one of North America's leading manufacturers of quality residential and commercial interior wood doors.

The great service and products we are able to deliver are a result of the hard work and talent of our exceptional team. We work very hard to hire the best team members who share our core values in respect for all people, integrity in every situation, and quality in everything we do. #GrowWithUs

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This job is Safety Sensitive and therefore is contingent upon a pre-employment drug test including marijuana. Must be 18 years of age to apply.