Description
We are looking for a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to join an established accounting team in Auburn, WA. This position supports a high-volume distribution environment and plays an important role in maintaining accurate customer billing, timely cash application, and consistent follow-up on outstanding balances. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a high-volume workload, partnering with internal teams, and navigating account activity with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Apply incoming payments accurately and efficiently while maintaining the integrity of customer account records.
- Prepare and issue invoices, then monitor account activity to ensure charges, credits, and adjustments are processed correctly.
- Lead collection efforts on past-due commercial accounts by communicating with customers and resolving open balances in a timely manner.
- Reconcile account discrepancies and investigate issues involving credits, deductions, and transactions shared between accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Manage a substantial volume of daily receivables activity, including support for numerous customer accounts and large invoice counts.
- Work closely with sales and other internal departments to address billing questions, resolve payment concerns, and support customer account accuracy.
- Assist with larger account reconciliations and credit activity for high-volume customers, including major retail or chain accounts.
- Contribute to team coverage by learning related processes and supporting additional accounts receivable functions as business needs change.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of accounts receivable experience in a high-volume business environment.
- Hands-on experience with cash application, invoicing, commercial collections, and account reconciliation.
- Proficiency using ERP or accounting systems.
- Ability to manage a large number of transactions and customer accounts while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, sales teams, and internal accounting staff.
- Background in distribution or other product-based industries is preferred.
- Spanish language skills are preferred and would be valuable when supporting certain customer accounts.
- Strong problem-solving ability, adaptability, and patience when handling account issues and shifting priorities.
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