Accounts Receivable Pro — Onsite (Lynden, WA)

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

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.