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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Bellingham, WA (Home Office)

Smith Gardens is a wholesale nursery company that is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, and has been family owned for over 100 years with facilities in three states.

JOB SUMMARY


The Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services sold to customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


  • Ensure all invoices are accurately posted to accounting software.
  • Review/investigate all credits for validity and accuracy prior to entering and applying against invoices.
  • Track, generate, review for accuracy, and apply non-invoice credits, i.e., volume discounts, rebates, TAP expenses. Prepare associated supporting document(s).
  • Submit claims per customer requirements, monitor through to resolution.
  • Resolve payment issues with customers. Most often, these are related to short payments or skipped invoices.
  • Prepare and send out statements.
  • Manage and distribute internal weekly A/R aging reports.
  • Generate and track non-plant invoices as required.
  • Perform all month-end allocations and GL entries related to A/R.
  • Calculate quarterly Royalty amounts and reporting for breeders; upon approval, notify Accounts Payable.
  • Generate and provide A/R documents, as requested, for external audits.
  • Manage and support secure storage and periodic shredding of Finance records.
  • Prepare A/R portion of Borrowing Base Certificate for bank.
  • 3rd party merchandiser billing and tracking.
  • Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES


  • Ability to work independently and learn quickly.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to produce accurate and consistent, quality work.
  • Positive attitude and work ethic.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize results within a fast-paced working environment.
  • Ability to work as a key team member, learning and supporting others' functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


  • 3 years experience in bookkeeping or accounting preferred.
  • Experience or strong aptitudes in computer applications like Excel, Word, Adobe, Outlook and accounting software.
  • Big box store experience, preferred.
  • Professional customer service attitude for internal and external customers.
  • Good organizational skills to self-monitor and accomplish tasks efficiently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


  • Work long hours as needed during busy season, including weekends.
  • Office environment, long hours sitting in front of a computer.

PAY RANGE


$23 - $26

  • $16-$18
  • $19.5 - $21.5

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.

MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

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Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com

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