Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the role

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working with financial data, solving problems, and supporting business operations? We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Power Services Division accounting team in a dynamic hybrid role. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting and operational teams while taking ownership of key accounts receivable functions, invoicing, reconciliations, month-end close activities, and audit support. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy balancing routine accounting responsibilities with special projects, we'd love to hear from you. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with potential for extension based on business needs and performance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Issaquah, WA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process project management and payroll invoices accurately and on time.
• Generate and post invoice-related journal entries within the accounting system.
• Manage monthly accounts receivable close activities for assigned projects and departments.
• Prepare customer statements and support collection efforts to reduce outstanding balances.
• Reconcile AR aging reports to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and post job cost, recurring, accrual, and adjusting journal entries.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with deferred revenue and revenue adjustment entries.
• Support account reconciliations and contribute to the monthly financial close process.
• Help maintain master reconciliation schedules and supporting records.
• Prepare payroll funding requests and perform funding true-up calculations.
• Support payroll invoicing processes and related accounting activities.
• Assist with year-end and interim audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to audit requests.
• Partner with accounting, operations, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, including invoicing, collections, cash applications, and aging report management.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, and general accounting principles.
• Advanced data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and related spreadsheet functions.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and follow-through skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships.

Skills

• Experience with financial systems such as OneStream or similar enterprise accounting platforms.