Accounts Receivable ( Must Reside in WA )

Contract role with the potential of going perm!
20-30 hours a week

Our accounts receivable department keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash influx and collecting payment from clients. We're searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounts receivable team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The accounts receivable specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Objectives of this role
Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts
Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates
Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts
Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement
Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with national and local financial requirements

Responsibilities
Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing
Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting

Required skills and qualifications
Strong mathematical skills
Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
Superb time management and detail orientation
Proficiency with Google Drive
Ability to keep company and partner confidences
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and one of the commonly used accounting ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite

Preferred skills and qualifications
Associate's degree or equivalent
Experience in accounts receivable (or accounts payable)
Experience in driving process improvement

Flexible work from home options available.