Accounting professional (collection)

Artech Information System LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company is seeking an Accounting professional in Seattle to manage collections and accounts receivable for AR trade customers. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a background in credit and accounts receivable management. A college degree or equivalent experience is required, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Responsibilities include analyzing aged accounts, ensuring timely collections, and preparing special reports.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills required.
• College degree or equivalent experience is mandatory.
• Experience in credit and accounts receivable preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection and accounts receivable for AR trade customers.
• Ensure timely collection of accounts receivable.
• Analyze aged trial balance of accounts receivable.
• Communicate with customers and negotiate repayment terms.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Outstanding communication and negotiation skills

Excellent analytical skills

Team player

Time management

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Credit and accounts receivable experience

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

University degree

Accounting knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Title: Accounting professional (collection)

Location: Seattle WA -98104

Description: 3 to 6 Months

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• Collection and accounts receivable management for AR trade customers
• Ensure the complete and timely collection of accounts receivable
• Analyze aged trial balance of accounts receivable
• Communicate with customers and negotiate repayment terms
• Respond to customer inquiries on a timely basis
• Reconciliation of accounts receivable
• Prepare special reports as required
• Prepare and recommend credit files
• Monthly reporting and journal entries
• Credit department processes support and improvement

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Outstanding customer service
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Team Player
• Ability manage time effectively and efficiently
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and high stress situations with professionalism
• Credit and accounts receivable experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel
• College degree or equivalent experience is required and University degree is an asset
• Accounting knowledge (university course or equivalent)