Accounts Receivable Accountant

Northwest Playground; Issaquah (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after 90 days

Remote 2 days/week after 90 days

401k with 4% employer matching

Lifestyle Spending Account

Paid holidays and year-end closure

Job summary

Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc. in Issaquah, Washington, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage invoicing, cash applications, and collections. Hybrid role based at our Issaquah headquarters with remote work 2 days/week after a 90‑day intro period.

The position requires 2–4 years accounting experience, familiarity with GAAP, and proficiency in Acumatica or similar systems. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, construction/project-based preferred.
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion accounting and GAAP.
• Experience with mid-tier construction accounting systems (Acumatica).
• Knowledge of AIA Forms G702/G703 and schedules of values.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day invoicing, cash application, and collections.
• Process AR aging and follow up on past‑due balances by phone/email.
• Prepare monthly customer statements and reconcile AR ledger.
• Record deposits, payments, and maintain audit-ready records.
• Assist with subcontractor lien waivers and documentation for audits.
• Support process improvements to AR workflows and month-end close.

Skills

AR experience

GAAP familiarity

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Acumatica

GCPay

Textura

Procore

Job description

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Northwest Playground Issaquah, Washington, United States

About this position

About Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc.

Northwest Playground Equipment LLC (NPEI) is a fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-centric company specializing in turn-key solutions for the design, procurement, and construction of outdoor amenity spaces. We partner with high-quality manufacturers to offer playground equipment, safety surfacing, site furnishings, interactive play, and more. For 30 years, we've helped our customers build community through play

About the Role

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant is a key member of a high-performing accounting team, responsible for the day-to-day invoicing, cash application, and collections activity across all customers, along with the account reconciliations that keep AR accurate and audit-ready. This role suits someone who wants ownership over their portion of the ledger, not just transaction processing. This is a hybrid position based out of our headquarters in Issaquah, WA.

Responsibilities

The position includes, but may not be limited to, the following responsibilities and activities:

• Assist with reviewing new projects in the accounting system and support other contract administration activities.
• Prepare and issue monthly AIA payment applications (Forms G702 and G703) to customers under the guidance of senior staff.
• Submit pay applications and supporting documentation through customer billing portals (e.g. GCPay, Textura, Procore) as required.
• Process weekly non-AIA outgoing invoices.
• Support change order invoicing by confirming approvals are reflected in the accounting system and flagging discrepancies.
• Assist in preparation and collection of subcontractor/vendor lien waivers under the guidance of the senior staff.
• Record daily bank deposits and credit card payments.
• Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements.
• Respond to customer billing inquiries and provide invoice copies or supporting documentation as needed, maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Evaluate AR aging reports and follow up on past-due balances by phone and email; identify slow-paying customers and escalation per established procedures.
• Monitor outstanding retainage receivable balances and follow up to ensure timely collection.
• Record customer deposits used to offset future billings.
• Maintain accurate AR records and billing documentation.
• Identify and help implement improvements to the AR process.
• Gather documentation to support external audits as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or a project-based business; experience with AR reconciliations and month-end close preferred.
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition under GAAP.
• Experience with Acumatica or a similar mid-tier construction accounting system.
• Experience with standard construction industry invoicing formats (AIA Forms G702/G703) and schedules of values.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing organization, with a willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Willingness to partner and solve problems cross-departmentally, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Working Hours

• 7:30a-4:30p, Monday - Friday plus overtime as needed
• This position works onsite out of the Issaquah office.
• Remote 2-days/week following 90-day Introductory Period
• $30.00-$35.00 per hour
• Hybrid schedule after 90-day Introductory Period
• Professional growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• 10 paid Holidays
• Paid holiday shut down between Christmas and New Year's Day
• 401k with 4% employer matching
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Business casual work attire

All offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background checks. Relocation and sponsorship are not available.

Salary Information

$30 - $35Hourly Wage