Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the role

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to our Finance and Accounting division in Seattle, Washington.

Responsibilities

• Supporting processing cash and adjustments
• Maintaining records regarding payment and account statuses
• Review account information, resolving customer payment and billing discrepancies
• Communicating with other departments to ensure customer records are accurate and complete
• Responsible for setting up new customers in the system and making updates
• Responsible for sending out statements
• Take ownership of assigned accounts to actively move invoices to payment by securing payment dates, identifying blockers, and coordinating resolution
• Respond to internal and external requests related to accounts receivable balances and invoices
• Research returned mail and work with team to update
• Cross train and support billing (collection of sub-tier lien releases from vendors) and invoicing as needed
• Provide quality, professional customer service to all internal and external customers
• Handle incoming inquiries (by phone, email, in-person)
• Cook with internal partners to resolve customer payment issues
• Maintain and update process documentation

Requirements

• Associate degree (AA) in Business or Accounting or equivalent work experience
• 4-6 Years of experience in Accounts Receivable, experience in collections preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required
• Demonstrates organizational, problem-solving, avid researcher and analytical skills required
• Strong time management and prioritization skills required
• Self-motivated; deadline oriented with strong attention to detail required
• Professional, positive, and friendly attitude at all times required
• Willingness to learn and assume additional duties required

Qualifications

• Current US Work Authorization

Skills

• Accounts Receivable
• Collections
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

PeopleFirst Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• Mckinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $33.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non-exempt role and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

Schedule

This position is based in Seattle, WA and operates on a hybrid work schedule.