Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Bellevue, Washington in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on managing commercial receivables, resolving payment issues, and supporting sound credit decisions that protect the business while maintaining strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate brings a solid accounting foundation, excellent judgment, and the ability to coordinate effectively with sales, customers, contractors, and internal leadership.

Responsibilities:

- Manage a portfolio of accounts by monitoring receivable balances, applying cash activity accurately, and maintaining up-to-date account records.

- Investigate overdue balances, disputed invoices, and payment variances, then drive resolution through direct communication with customers and internal stakeholders.

- Review credit concerns, account holds, and potential order release decisions with appropriate business judgment to balance revenue opportunity and risk exposure.

- Partner with sales teams, customers, prime contractors, and project owners to address collection challenges while preserving credit department controls.

- Assess project-related account details, including ownership, job type, account standing, and contractor licensing status, to support informed receivables decisions.

- Determine when escalating issues requires management review and recommend legal or claim-related action when standard collection efforts are no longer effective.

- Support lien and bond claim activity by gathering documentation, coordinating notifications, and assisting with filings in collaboration with leadership.

- Handle routine billing adjustments such as minor service charge or tax-related corrections, while directing more significant exceptions to the Credit Manager.

- Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive financial information and communicate updates thoroughly with clear follow-through. Requirements

- Hands-on experience in the construction industry with knowledge of lien waivers.

- Hands-on experience in accounts receivable, including collections, cash applications, billing support, and daily cash activity processing.

- Working knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to understand how receivables processes affect broader business operations.

- Strong commercial collections background with experience resolving discrepancies and negotiating payment outcomes on complex accounts.

- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing account activity, project information, and financial records.

- Ability to analyze credit-related issues and exercise sound judgment when evaluating account risk and release decisions.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to follow up consistently and work across multiple departments.

- Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

- Comfortable escalating issues appropriately and supporting claim or legal recovery actions when necessary.

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