Lead Accounting Specialist - Credit Team

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Lead Accounting Specialist to join its Finance team in Pullman, Washington. This role is on the Credit Team and is 100% on-site. The position involves evaluating customer creditworthiness, setting and adjusting credit limits, supporting resolution of payment disputes, addressing complex or non-routine situations, and preparing reports for internal and external users.

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Its mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. The company describes itself as 100% employee owned and emphasizes practical, high-quality solutions that support electric-grid reliability.

Requirements

• One-year certificate in accounting or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, credit management, treasury, banking, or general accounting.
• Strong skills in computerized accounting systems, Excel, Word, and a 10-key calculator.
• Exceptional organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience in an accounting department of a manufacturing or technical sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer credit applications, financial statements, and trade references using various reporting tools.
• Establish, review, and adjust customer credit limits based on financial strength, payment history, projected sales, and overall risk profile.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve payment disputes and minimize collection delays.
• Identify, research, and recommend solutions in complex or non-routine situations to a supervisor as appropriate.
• Compile and analyze reports for internal and external users.

Benefits

• Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree