Accounts Receivable Accountant

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support day-to-day receivables operations for a growing organization in Everett, Washington. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys resolving payment issues, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and working through billing and cash application details with a high level of accuracy. The person in this role will contribute to steady cash flow by investigating discrepancies, supporting collections efforts, and ensuring account activity is recorded correctly.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer account setup and maintain accurate records to support invoicing and receivables activity.
• Review incoming payments, apply cash correctly, and research any mismatches between remittances and outstanding balances.
• Investigate billing and account discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate timely resolution with internal teams and customers.
• Follow up on past-due balances through thoughtful collections outreach while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Assess customer credit information and assist with account reviews to support sound receivables decisions.
• Prepare and update receivables reports in Microsoft Excel to track aging, payment trends, and open issues.
• Support billing-related processes by verifying charges, monitoring account activity, and helping ensure invoice accuracy.
• Assist with data updates or system-related changes affecting receivables records when needed, including conversion-related cleanup and validation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting function.
• Practical knowledge of billing operations, cash application, collections, and account reconciliation.
• Ability to research payment discrepancies and resolve issues with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with account variances and maintaining accurate customer records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, tracking, and data review.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders regarding payment matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a hands-on, deadline-driven environment.