Accounting Associate - Accounts Receivable

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Lynden Door Inc. in Lynden, WA, is seeking an Accounting Associate to support accounts receivable on a full-time, in-office basis. The role centers on posting customer payments and communicating payment status or outstanding invoices.

Collaborate with sales and finance, handle cash receipts, and assist with month-end close. Requires 3 years AR experience and strong MS Office skills; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years in an accounts receivable, payable or other accounting role.
• Strong MS Office (Excel/Word) skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

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.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Follow-up

Deadline driven

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Job description

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 and in person full time at out accounting offices in: 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

REPORTING: Credit Manager - Lynden Door

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
• Paid Bereavement Leave

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.

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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.