Staff Accountant; Accounts Receivables and Subcontractor Disbursements

Join Tessera and make a difference.

Tessera is a national leader in creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are a dynamic and growing organization of social entrepreneurs dedicated to building strong communities and delivering exceptional service.

• A recognized leader in inclusive employment and workforce development.
• A mission-driven team of innovative and passionate professionals.
• Operating self-sustaining businesses across 15 states and the District of Columbia, with a workforce of more than 1,700 employees.
• Committed to providing outstanding customer experiences across all service lines.
• Focused on supporting employee growth through robust training, development, and support programs.

Our Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations with a highly skilled and motivated team specializing in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Location: Bremerton, Washington

Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $28.51 - $39.18 per hour

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)

The Staff Accountant (Accounts Receivables and Subcontractor Disbursements) is responsible for coordinating customer payments, tracking, and invoicing for multiple customer contracts, resolving payment discrepancies, reducing accounts receivable delinquency with ongoing collection efforts in support of multiple Tessera entities. Displaying exceptional customer service to all points of contact within the company as well as external customers. Ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial records through detailed analysis, internal controls, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

• Track work in progress and create customer invoices using Workday.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for balance sheet accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Create subcontracted supplier documentation and coordinate timing of payments.
• Record daily deposits in Workday and Checkbook.
• Research and resolve customer short and over payments. Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies. Administer the processing and collection of insufficient funds checks.
• Track status changes of DFAS invoices from point of entry to payment.
• Prepare clear, succinct documentation to present to Controller for write‑offs or adjustments on customer accounts.
• Perform daily and ongoing collections communication based on customer payment terms.
• Collaborate with Contracting/Project Accountants to resolve billing issues.
• Respond to both internal and external customer inquiries in a prompt and timely manner.
• Answer all account inquiries, documenting requests and responses in database for account history reference.
• Maintenance of W-9 and creating customer records.
• Supports the maintenance of commission rates, initiates the commission process and reconciles calculations as needed.
• Participates in employer sponsored educational opportunities, i.e. on‑site training and online classes.
• Update estimated Receivables and outgoing subcontractor payments in Checkbook.
• Maintain process and procedure documentation.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze unbilled revenue, unearned revenue, and AR Aging Reports.
• Seek opportunities for professional development and cross‑functional collaboration to support team goals and company culture.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of customer payments, returns, and related issues.
• Oversee timely processing and maintenance of receivable accounts.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

• Consider yourself a people person.
• Love working on collaborative teams.
• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.
• Take pride in your work.
• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission‑driven work.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability…