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Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Accountant

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$81,117 / year median in Washington

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support day-to-day receivables operations for a growing organization in Everett, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys resolving payment issues, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and working through billing and cash application details with a high level of accuracy. The person in this role will contribute to steady cash flow by investigating discrepancies, supporting collections efforts, and ensuring account activity is recorded correctly.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage customer account setup and maintain accurate records to support invoicing and receivables activity.
  • Review incoming payments, apply cash correctly, and research any mismatches between remittances and outstanding balances.
  • Investigate billing and account discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate timely resolution with internal teams and customers.
  • Follow up on past-due balances through thoughtful collections outreach while maintaining positive client relationships.
  • Assess customer credit information and assist with account reviews to support sound receivables decisions.
  • Prepare and update receivables reports in Microsoft Excel to track aging, payment trends, and open issues.
  • Support billing-related processes by verifying charges, monitoring account activity, and helping ensure invoice accuracy.
  • Assist with data updates or system-related changes affecting receivables records when needed, including conversion-related cleanup and validation.