Accounts Receivable Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist focused on B2B receivables, commercial collections, customer account management, and payment reconciliation. The role emphasizes accuracy, proactive communication, and strong cash flow management.

The candidate will collaborate with accounting, sales, and customer service teams in a supportive environment, aiming to maintain solid customer relationships and contribute to a stable accounting function.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in accounts receivable or related role.
• Experience with B2B receivables and commercial collections.
• Strong invoicing, payment application, and aging report skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems used for accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage B2B accounts receivable activities including invoicing, payment tracking, application, and reconciliation.
• Monitor aging reports and contact business customers about past-due invoices by phone and email.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, short payments, and disputes.
• Maintain records of collection activity, communication, payment commitments, and account status updates.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and accounting teams to resolve account issues and support timely collections.
• Assist with AR reporting, month-end close, and other accounting support tasks.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Commercial collections

Invoicing

Payment application

Account reconciliation

Excel

ERP software

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary

A growing team in Bellevue, WA is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist that is focused on B2B receivables, commercial collections, customer account management, and payment reconciliation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of customer accounts, resolving billing issues, and helping maintain strong cash flow.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will work closely with accounting, sales, and customer service teams in a collaborative environment that values accuracy, professionalism, and proactive communication. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to a stable accounting function, build positive business customer relationships, and grow within a supportive team setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage B2B accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, payment application, and customer account reconciliation.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively contact business customers by phone and email regarding past-due invoices.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, short payments, and account disputes.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activity, customer communication, payment commitments, and account status updates.
• Partner with internal sales, customer service, and accounting teams to resolve account issues and support timely collections.
• Assist with accounts receivable reporting, month-end close activities, and other accounting support tasks as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $28 to $33 per hour.
• Location: Bellevue, WA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage B2B accounts receivable, collections, invoicing, and customer account reconciliation.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection activity to support timely payment.
• Resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer account disputes.
• Support month-end close and accounts receivable reporting as needed.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, commercial collections, or a related accounting role.
• Previous B2B receivables and business-to-business collections experience required.
• Strong understanding of invoicing, payment applications, account reconciliation, and aging reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software or ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with business customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
• Professional, proactive approach to collections with the ability to build positive customer relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting accounts receivable in a business services environment.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for reporting, reconciliations, and aging analysis.
• Experience working cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and accounting teams.
• Familiarity with month-end close support and accounts receivable reporting processes.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.