Accounting Coordinator (Lead)

Jennie Joiner with the Forum Group PNW is partnering with a well-established, multi-entity organization seeking a Lead Accounting Coordinator to support and oversee key accounting functions across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on accounting position with leadership responsibilities, while working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial data, supporting cash flow management, and helping drive efficiency across accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Cash Management

• Manage invoicing processes and ensure timely and accurate billing to customers
• Monitor AR aging and support collections efforts, including customer follow-up
• Apply customer payments, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate records
• Generate weekly AR status reports and identify potential risks or delays in collections
• Support cash application, banking activities, and cash forecasting

Accounts Payable Oversight

• Provide oversight and guidance to AP team members on daily workflow and priorities
• Review AP processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Assist with invoice processing, discrepancy resolution, and vendor communication
• Support weekly payment runs and cash requirements planning

Month-End & Reporting

• Support month-end close activities related to AR/AP
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, including cash forecasts
• Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Monitor workflow, productivity, and reporting for accounting functions
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and system usage
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to accounting staff
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership teams

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory-related accounting activities, including cycle counts
• Support standard costing and financial data accuracy
• Maintain customer and vendor records, including credit applications and payment portals

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in accounting (AR/AP, general accounting, or similar)
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow processes
• Experience working in an ERP system (manufacturing or similar environment preferred)
• Intermediate Excel skills (reporting, reconciliations, data tracking)
• Prior experience providing oversight, mentoring, or team support is a plus
• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred

What We’re Looking For

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Flexible and adaptable—willing to support across multiple accounting functions
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams
• Someone who takes ownership, is accountable, and enjoys being part of a team

Additional Details

• 100% onsite role (no remote option)
• Casual, team-oriented office environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple entities and gain broad accounting exposure

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow into a lead-level accounting role, gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting, and make a meaningful impact on processes and team performance. Apply today or reach out to Jennie Joiner at The Forum Group PNW to learn more.