Accounts Receivable Specialist

Pikemann; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Renton, WA is seeking an Entry-level Accounts Receivable Specialist for a contract position. Responsibilities include daily billing, collections, and ensuring compliance with credit policies. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to maintain positive customer relationships. The hourly pay ranges from $23.00 to $27.00, with benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in billing and collections.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounts receivable billing functions.
• Maintain records related to accounts receivable.
• Initiate and track collection activity records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive communication

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist - Contract to hire (contract to run approx. 3 months)

Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Benefits while on contract:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for performing daily billing, collections, and account reconciliation activities to ensure timely and accurate customer invoicing, payment posting, and adherence to company credit policies. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proactive communication to maintain positive customer relationships and support overall financial operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounts receivable billing functions:
• Complete customer invoicing the same day.
• Create AP invoices for customer invoices (to be completed by month-end).
• Research discrepancies and debit memos; process, issue, and post credits/debits as needed.
• Prepare and post customer receipts daily.
• Maintain records, files, and backup documentation related to accounts receivable.
• Download and review weekly aging reports; communicate noteworthy past due accounts.
• Initiate, track, and maintain collection activity records, including payment schedules, call documentation, and collection letters.
• Ensure adherence to company credit policies and procedures to maintain consistent handling of collection matters.
• Maintain accurate customer information in the database.
• Research and respond promptly to accounts receivable inquiries.
• Provide credit reference information in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with answering phones (shared responsibility among staff).

Future Duties

• Handle transload invoicing.

Success Factors

• Customer invoicing consistently up to date.
• Clear understanding and communication of past due accounts, with proactive plans to resolve.
• 100% accuracy in invoicing, statements, and communication; errors corrected immediately with minimal customer impact.
• Willingness to raise concerns when workload exceeds capacity and to assist colleagues when possible.
• Commitment to continuous learning and asking questions when unsure.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Wholesale, and Wholesale Import and Export

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