Accounts Receivable Manager - Lynden Incorporated

Lynden Incorporated is on the lookout for a dynamic Accounts Receivable Manager to lead our SeaTac-based team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a dedicated team of six, ensuring the smooth management of our cash applications process, bank file reconciliations, and customer refunds. You’ll play a crucial part in supporting Accounts Receivable for over 20 companies, collaborating with teams who specialize in billing/invoicing as well as credit and collections. We’re seeking an individual who is highly organized and detail-oriented and ready to thrive in our fast-paced shared services environment.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact and grow with a reputable company, we want to hear from you!This position is not safety sensitive.

Who we are: 

Lynden is a family-owned transportation and logistics company dedicated to helping our customers balance speed and budget through air, land, and sea shipping options. Our corporate office, home to 55 Financial Service professionals, supports 20 sister companies with over 2,500 employees Lynden wide. With a remarkable history of no layoffs in over 40 years, we offer you a stable and rewarding career that will be an adventure!

What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the 20 subsidiaries/sister companies within the Lynden family of companies.
• Manage and mentor the Accounts Receivable team of 6 to ensure our customer service meets the service level standards set.
• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of customer cash receipts and account adjustments and processing of customer refunds.
• Help implement our new financial management system, Workday Financial.
• Calculate and report accounts receivable metrics to ensure efficiency, effectiveness of processes, and meeting expectations of our service level standards.
• Maximize automation of cash applications in our receivables software, High Radius.
• Oversee Lynden’s merchant services portal including providing support to users and working with IT to troubleshoot technical issues with data and devices.
• Reconcile bank files to third party cash application systems and ERP.
• Manage credit card charge-backs to minimize Lynden’s expense.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and manage related projects.
• Support the implementation of a new financial system, acting as a liaison between the implementation team and Accounts Receivable team to ensure a successful transition.

What we need from you (minimum requirements):

• 5 years accounts receivable experience.
• 5 years managerial experience.

Preference if you also have:

• Workday ERP or Oracle EBS software experience is a plus.
• Shared service experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year College or technical school in relevant subject.

Your work schedule: 

• Hybrid schedule with minimum 3 days onsite at our corporate office and 2 days offsite.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday are onsite days for Financial Services.
  • This position is not eligible for relocation.
• Available core hours Monday – Friday.
• Occasionally it may be required to work hours outside the normal schedule.

Perks of working at Lynden Incorporated: 

• We work in a casual office setting with an on-site gym.
• Easy access to Link Light Rail or free onsite parking.
• Our atmosphere is enjoyable and result-driven but focused on balancing life, health, and well-being.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus: discretionary bonus program
• Career development: annual wage reviews with advancement through internal promotions.
• Medical insurance: 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month.
• Dental & vision: low employee payroll deduction.
• Health insurance for your family: cover your entire family with medical, dental and vision for $222/month.
• Healthcare savings account: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Time Off: 17 days paid time off a year + additional paid extended leave. PTO days increase with years of service.
• Paid holidays: 8 paid holidays a year in addition to your PTO.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution.
• Employee assistance program: no cost to you
• Life insurance, long term disability and AD&D: no cost to you
• Tuition reimbursement program: up to $3500 a year
• Mass transportation reimbursement program: up to $135 per month

How to stand out:
Ensure your resume shows us your AR and managerial experience. Include a cover letter that tells us 2 things:

1. Tell us about a time you accomplished something that you are proud of.
2. What is something we should know about you that we cannot learn from your resume.

Fine Print:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background and pre-employment drug screen, excluding marijuana, where prohibited by law.  Random drug testing is required for all Lynden Incorporated employees, excluding marijuana from non-safety sensitive positions in Washington.

Lynden Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.

Lynden Incorporated does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Veterans and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.