Accounts Receivable Specialist (Finance)
Lynden Incorporated is seeking a detail-oriented, Excel-savvy Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in SeaTac, WA. In this role, you will operate in a shared services environment handling cash application functions across 15 Lynden Companies. Our AR team works closely with Treasury, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Tax, and Financial Controllers to ensure seamless processing of all cash-related transactions. This position is not safety sensitive.
Who we are:
Lynden is a family-owned transportation and logistics company that allows our customers to balance speed and budget by shipping via air, land, or sea. Our corporate office, home to 190 employees, supports 15 Lynden companies and over 2,500 employees. With a remarkable history of no layoffs in 40+ years, we offer you job stability in a rewarding career that will be an adventure!
What you will be doing:
- Apply cash timely and accurately for customer payments and other receipts.
- Automating workflows using advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
- Audit daily transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Research and locate remittance advice for unidentified payments.
- Practice safeguards and controls relating to bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial data.
- Collaborate effectively with management, sister companies and all other departments within Lynden.
- Maintain a high level of customer service and quick response times to meet service level standards.
What we need from you (minimum requirements):
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and Macros.
- Minimum of 1 year of accounts receivable, accounting, or administrative office experience or Associates of Arts in Business Administration
- Able to manage and organize multiple deadlines, phone calls, and emails.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within changing priorities.
- Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
Preference if you also have:
- Experience with Financial Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software; Workday a plus.
- Experience with cash application automation software; High Radius a plus.
- Working as part of a shared service team.
Your work schedule:
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Hybrid schedule working Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday onsite at our corporate office and Monday and Friday working from home.
- Able to commute to SeaTac, WA.
- This position is not eligible for relocation.
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Available core hours Monday – Friday starting at 7:00am or 7:30am.
- Occasionally it may be required to work hours outside the normal schedule.
Perks for working at Lynden Incorporated:
- We work in a casual office setting with an on-site gym.
- Easy access to Link Light Rail or free onsite parking.
- Our atmosphere is enjoyable and result-driven but focused on balancing life, health, and well-being.
What's in it for you:
- Discretionary bonus program
- Competitive wages with annual wage reviews
- Health Insurance – 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month; dental and vision available with low employee payroll deduction
- Health Insurance for your family – cover your entire family for medical, dental and vision for $222/month on our HDHP
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year + additional paid extended leave. PTO days increase with years of service
- Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in addition to your PTO
- 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution
- Employee assistance program – at no cost to you
- Life Insurance, long term disability and AD&D – at no cost to you
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Mass transit reimbursement
- Career advancement through internal promotions
Fine Print:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background and pre-employment drug screen, excluding marijuana, where prohibited by law. Random drug testing is required for all Lynden Incorporated employees, excluding marijuana from non-safety sensitive positions in Washington.
Lynden Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.
Lynden Incorporated does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, marital status, military status, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
