Accounts Receivable Accountant

Northwest Playground Equipment; Issaquah (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Playground Equipment in Issaquah, WA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage day-to-day invoicing, cash application, and collections across customers, with account reconciliations to keep AR audit-ready. The role offers ownership over AR functions within a collaborative accounting team.

The position is hybrid from our Issaquah headquarters, requiring accurate processing and strong customer relationships to support payment cycles and overall financial health.

Responsibilities

• Review new projects in the accounting system and support contract administration.
• Prepare and issue monthly AIA payment applications to customers under senior staff guidance.
• Submit pay applications and supporting docs through portals (GCPay, Textura, Procore).
• Process weekly non-AIA outgoing invoices.
• Support change order invoicing by confirming approvals and flagging discrepancies.
• Assist in subcontractor/vendor lien waivers with senior staff guidance.
• Record daily bank deposits and credit card payments.
• Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements.
• Respond to customer billing inquiries and provide invoices as needed.
• Evaluate AR aging, follow up on past-due balances, and manage retainage receivables.

Job description

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 elevate per established procedures.
• Monitor outstanding retainage receivable balances and follow up to ensure timely collection.
• Record customer deposits used to offset future billings.