Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Bellevue, Washington for a contract role with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong accounting knowledge with sound judgment, excellent communication, and a careful approach to managing customer accounts. The role supports healthy cash flow, protects the company’s financial interests, and works closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve billing and payment matters effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial accounts receivable activities, including collections, cash application support, billing coordination, and account maintenance.

• Investigate overdue balances, disputed invoices, and payment variances, then drive timely resolution through customer outreach and internal follow-up.

• Partner with sales personnel, customers, contractors, and project owners to balance revenue goals with appropriate credit control decisions.

• Review account status and credit-related concerns with leadership when evaluating holds, payment risk, or escalation options.

• Assess project-related account details by verifying ownership, contractor roles, licensing status, and whether work involves public or private jobs.

• Recommend and help coordinate lien, bond claim, or other legal recovery actions when collection efforts require formal escalation.

• Apply sound judgment when determining account release decisions to ensure actions align with the company’s financial interests.

• Maintain accurate records, allocate payments appropriately, and handle routine service charge or tax-related adjustments while escalating higher-risk items as needed.

• Experience in accounts receivable, commercial collections, cash applications, billing functions, and daily cash activity. Massive plus if you have experience working with lien waivers.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and the reasoning behind structured receivables and credit processes.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in account review, payment posting, and discrepancy resolution.

• Ability to analyze credit-related issues, research account problems, and troubleshoot complex payment disputes.

• Clear and detail-focused communication skills, with the ability to follow up consistently with both internal teams and external contacts.

• Confidence working with sensitive financial information while maintaining discretion and sound judgment.

• Ability to make balanced decisions that support both risk management and business operations.

• Experience collaborating across departments, especially in environments where receivables work directly impacts sales and customer relationships.