Accounts Receivable Specialist

Trend; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare package (medical, dental, vision, life)

401k with a company match

Catered lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks

Paid parking

Competitive pay

Career and personal growth opportunities

Job summary

Trend is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team in Vancouver, WA. The successful candidate will manage billing and collection activities, ensuring accurate processing of customer invoices and payments.

The role requires excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities, focusing on maintaining positive customer relationships. This full-time position comes with a competitive pay range of $20.00 - $30.00 per hour and a full healthcare package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or general accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and internal teams professionally.
• Meticulous and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to resolve issues related to customer accounts and collections tactfully.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, sales, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and send accurate and timely customer invoices.
• Record incoming payments, apply payments to appropriate customer accounts, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances, perform reconciliations, and ensure proper recording of payments.
• Contact customers to follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment issues.
• Prepare accounts receivable reports and other financial reports for management.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing and payment options.
• Work closely with sales and customer service teams for order processing.

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will manage the billing and collection activities of the company, ensuring timely and accurate processing of customer invoices and payments. This role requires excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong focus on maintaining positive relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Management: Generate, review, and send accurate and timely customer invoices in accordance with company policies.
• Payment Processing: Record incoming payments, apply payments to appropriate customer accounts, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Account Reconciliation: Monitor accounts receivable balances, perform reconciliations, and ensure all payments are recorded properly in the system.
• Collections: Contact customers to follow up on outstanding invoices, resolve payment issues, and negotiate payment terms when necessary.
• Reporting: Prepare accounts receivable reports, aging reports, and other ad hoc financial reports for management.
• Customer Support: Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing, payment options, and account discrepancies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to ensure seamless processing of orders and timely collection of payments.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or general accounting.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and internal teams professionally.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving Skills: Ability to resolve issues related to customer accounts and collections tactfully.
• Teamwork: A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, sales, and operations.

Benefits

• Full healthcare package (medical, dental, vision, life)
• 401k with a company match
• Catered lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks
• Paid parking
• Competitive pay
• Career and personal growth opportunities

Details

• Location: Vancouver, WA
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Skill Level: Associate