Specialist, AP/AR Senior

CHS, Inc.•Lynden, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

CHS is hiring a Senior Cash Application AP/AR Specialist to support business unit customers and vendors throughout the procure-to-pay process. The role addresses complex escalated issues, supports accurate and timely invoicing, collections, banking deposits, and payments, and helps maintain compliance and accurate financial records. The specialist also identifies process improvement opportunities, provides guidance to Accounts Receivable team members, and participates in special projects and other duties as assigned. This position is onsite in Lynden, Washington.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or AP/AR.
High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Experience using automated financial and accounting systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Address and resolve varied and complex escalated issues.
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collection of money due to the company, and banking deposits.
Maintain accurate and complete client files and recommend improvements to invoicing and collection procedures.
Monitor invoice processing and ensure timely payments.
Review client documentation to ensure proper system setup and compliance with accounting procedures.
Ensure proper recordkeeping of purchases for tax preparation and periodic audits.
Train and guide Accounts Receivable team members and provide assistance as needed.
Maintain a process for tracking receipt of data and source documents.
Monitor and report on changes in payment standards.
Prepare and sort source documents and interpret data for entry.
Contact preparers of source documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data.
Enter data in the Accounts Receivable System from source documents, complete coding, confirm data accuracy, and make necessary corrections.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Life insurance
Health and dependent care spending accounts
Paid time off
401(k)
Pension
Profit sharing
Short- and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Competitive total rewards package; compensation may include bonuses, incentives, and commissions depending on the position