Accounting Assistant - A/R - Northwest Naturals
Bothell, WA
About the Job
The Accounting Assistant - A/R is responsible for accurately performing accounts receivable functions and assisting with other accounting functions. In addition, position maintains customer database and performs some costing functions as needed.
This position reports to the Financial Accounting Manager and does not supervise staff. They work closely with all departments and employees within NW Naturals and external customers.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Principles and practices of accounting.
- Customer credit checks and Dun & Bradstreet.
- Pertinent Federal and State laws, rules and requirements.
- Principles and practices of effective business communication.
- Office administrative and management practices and procedures, including record keeping and filing.
ABILITY TO:
- Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Collect, organize and compile reports on information and data.
- Perform basic mathematical and accounting calculations.
- Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
- Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Meet behaviors established in NW Naturals' performance management and development process.
EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES, AND TRAINING:
- An associate degree in accounting or equivalent work experience in a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience performing general accounting, accounts receivable, and/or cost accounting
- Valid Notary Public License is a plus
The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Northwest Naturals, LLC does not employ individuals under the age of 18.
Northwest Naturals, LLC is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: careers@nwnaturals.com or 425-881-2200.
