Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Accountant

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable position located in Kent, WA.

Specialty Metals Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage daily customer invoicing, collections, vendor invoices, daily cash receipts and inventory adjustments. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication with both customers and vendors and takes ownership of their job responsibilities.

The AP/AR Accountant will report directly to the Controller.

Salary range: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Company Description

Specialty Metals Corporation, located in Kent, WA, is a trusted metal distributor and processor serving the Seattle and Auburn areas since 1981. We offer a wide range of high-quality carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products, along with cutting-edge services like water jet cutting, laser cutting, and custom fabrications to meet diverse client needs. Our in-house capabilities and inventory of raw materials make us a one-stop resource for both small and large-scale projects. Dedicated to quality, precision, and on-time delivery, we strive to be a reliable partner for all our customers’ metal fabrication requirements.

Why should you apply?

• Competitive pay
• Great work-life balance & family culture
• Company paid employee medical/dental/vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation – 1 week after 6 months, 1 week at a year, 2 weeks after 2 and 3 years, 3 weeks for years 4-9 and 4 weeks for 10 years
• Sick leave – 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked
• 7 paid holidays

Key functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Generate, review and distribute daily invoices to customers
• Accurately record and apply customer payments
• Perform professional and proactive collections activities to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices, while maintaining positive client relationships
• Prepare monthly A/R aging and daily and month-end reports
• Work closely with Sales and customers to promptly investigate and resolve billing and invoice inquiries
• Enter and validate vendor invoices
• Process weekly check runs, maintain vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Research and enter inventory adjustments as needed
• Assist Controller and perform back-up duties as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, invoicing, corporate collections and Accounts Payable
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Excellent organization, time management and attention to detail
• Prefer experience in manufacturing and knowledge of inventory accounting
• Clear, professional communication skills with customers, vendors and internal teams

Our Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company. Our company takes pride in being a drug free company. We perform background and drug screening on all applicants, as well as random drug testing after employment.