About Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc.
Northwest Playground Equipment LLC (NPEI) is a fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-centric company specializing in turn-key solutions for the design, procurement, and construction of outdoor amenity spaces. We partner with high-quality manufacturers to offer playground equipment, safety surfacing, site furnishings, interactive play, and more. For 30 years, we've helped our customers build community through play
About the Role
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant is a key member of a high-performing accounting team, responsible for the day-to-day invoicing, cash application, and collections activity across all customers, along with the account reconciliations that keep AR accurate and audit-ready. This role suits someone who wants ownership over their portion of the ledger, not just transaction processing. This is a hybrid position based out of our headquarters in Issaquah, WA.
Responsibilities
The position includes, but may not be limited to, the following responsibilities and activities:
- Assist with reviewing new projects in the accounting system and support other contract administration activities.
- Prepare and issue monthly AIA payment applications (Forms G702 and G703) to customers under the guidance of senior staff.
- Submit pay applications and supporting documentation through customer billing portals (e.g. GCPay, Textura, Procore) as required.
- Process weekly non-AIA outgoing invoices.
- Support change order invoicing by confirming approvals are reflected in the accounting system and flagging discrepancies.
- Assist in preparation and collection of subcontractor/vendor lien waivers under the guidance of the senior staff.
- Record daily bank deposits and credit card payments.
- Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements.
- Respond to customer billing inquiries and provide invoice copies or supporting documentation as needed, maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Evaluate AR aging reports and follow up on past-due balances by phone and email; identify slow-paying customers and escalate per established procedures.
- Monitor outstanding retainage receivable balances and follow up to ensure timely collection.
- Record customer deposits used to offset future billings.
- Maintain accurate AR records and billing documentation.
- Identify and help implement improvements to the AR process.
- Gather documentation to support external audits as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or a project-based business; experience with AR reconciliations and month-end close preferred.
- Familiarity with percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition under GAAP.
- Experience with Acumatica or a similar mid-tier construction accounting system.
- Experience with standard construction industry invoicing formats (AIA Forms G702/G703) and schedules of values.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing organization, with a willingness to learn and adapt to change.
- Willingness to partner and solve problems cross-departmentally, with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Working Hours
- 7:30a-4:30p, Monday - Friday plus overtime as needed
- This position works onsite out of the Issaquah office.
- Remote 2-days/week following 90-day Introductory Period
Salary
- $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule after 90-day Introductory Period
- Professional growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
- 10 paid Holidays
- Paid holiday shut down between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401k with 4% employer matching
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Business casual work attire
- Office snacks
All offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background checks. Relocation and sponsorship are not available.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent education and experience
- 2-4 years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or a project-based business
- Experience with accounts receivable reconciliations and month-end close
- Familiarity with percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition under GAAP
- Experience with Acumatica or a similar mid-tier construction accounting system
- Experience with AIA Forms G702/G703 and schedules of values
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize, and complete projects
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic organization
- Ability to collaborate cross-departmentally and solve problems
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work onsite in Issaquah, Washington, with hybrid work after the introductory period
- Successful completion of pre-employment background checks
What We Do
Northwest Playground Equipment Inc. is a local, family-owned company focused on providing outdoor amenity solutions for public spaces. We partner with the highest quality manufacturers with equipment offerings including a variety of playground equipment options, playground safety surfacing, site furnishings, shelters and shade, interactive play, sports equipment and splash pads. Our services cover 6 states (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii) with local sales consultants providing direct project management along with our dedicated office support staff headquartered in Issaquah, WA. We have a 28 year history of helping our customers realize our vision of building community through play!
