Staff Accountant I

Accounts Receivable (A/R)

Location: Urbandale, Iowa, United States
Employment type: Contract
Work arrangement: On-site, approximately six days per month (one day during the first week and two days during the second week, per the posting).
Candidate level: Local, junior-level candidates only.

Role Overview

Under general supervision, work with the client team and clients to collect past-due invoices. Collaborate with the Cash Application and offshore Collections teams while contributing to the team’s effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, implementing, and documenting procedures and process improvements for collections and reporting.
• Collect outstanding invoices while maintaining client relationships.
• Provide feedback and guidance to offshore Collections team members.
• Analyze and report on past-due client trends, risk levels, and root causes of non-payment.
• Collaborate with onshore team members to develop process efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and SOX procedures.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of collections, finance, or related experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, demonstrated through hands-on experience on the resume.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior reporting and project experience.
• Attention to detail, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.