Job OverviewTitle: Accounts Receivable Specialist Reports to: VP Finance Location: Kent, WA Schedule Type: Full Time - 40hrs - 7A to 3:30PJob Summary The Accounts Receivable Specialist is a key Finance Department team member responsible for fully supporting all accounts receivable functions and supporting other finance department tasks as needed. The position will perform simple to moderately complex accounting functions including daily customer invoicing and accounts receivable collection processes. The role will work closely with other department personnel, external customers, Sales department staff, and various production team members throughout the facility with a strong focus on customer service. The position will report directly to the VP of Finance.What We Offer
- Steady work environment offering longevity and consistency
- Potential for growth and promotion if desired
- Continuing education benefits up to $5,250 annually towards coursework and/or CPE relevant to this role
- Exposure to a broad range of business processes and opportunities
The Ideal Candidate
- Possesses a bias for action and moves with a sense of urgency
- Is dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
- Possesses strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Is coachable and open to learning, growth, and development through feedback with the ability to learn quickly
- Is collaborative with a commitment to transparency, flexibility, and fostering teamwork
- Is a strong communicator, both in written and verbal interactions, ensuring clarity and conciseness
Responsibilities
- Manage daily customer invoicing processes
- Function as the primary point of contact for all customer billing inquiries
- Monitor accounts receivable aging for delinquent accounts
- Manage customer collection process while working with internal sales team to maintain strong customer relationships
- Process daily cash receipts ensuring accurate and timely posting of payments to the correct customer accounts
- Assist with month end closing processes including finalizing customer invoicing in a timely manner
- Support and back-up accounts payable processes
- Train co-workers in daily processes and tasks to ensure appropriate back-up support is maintained
- Review and improve daily processes and tasks to expedite and improve workflow
- Other duties as assigned
Education / Previous Experience Requirements & Preferences
- High School Diploma or GED
- College level education (preferred but not required)
- 1-3 years of office work experience
- Proficient with MS Suite, with intermediate Excel skills
- Experience with ERP Systems (Syteline preferred but not required)
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license may be required to work in all areas of the facility.
Essential Mental/Physical Demands Extensive use of hands in writing, use of computer and other office equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs. on an occasional basis. Sitting for long periods of time in an office environment. Walking throughout the facility. Use of safety equipment when necessary (goggles, boots, gloves and aprons). Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and fumes from metal finishing chemicals. Due to the manufacturing environment, safety glasses and hearing protection are required on production floor.Full benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan), 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.Salary Range for position: $26.50 - $36.00; placement within this range will be based upon previous experience and prior A/R experience.Application Process Please apply at www.hytekfinishes.com/careers with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps.Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual's sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin,English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
Department: Finance-012992 This is a full time position