Accounts Receivable Specialist

Confidential Recruiting Partners
  • Urbandale, Iowa
    21 days ago

    Job Description

    Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to support collections, reporting, and finance operations activities. This role will be responsible for managing past-due accounts, analyzing payment trends, collaborating with internal teams, and helping improve collections processes.

    The ideal candidate will be an early-career accounting or finance professional with strong Excel skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience working within accounts receivable or collections environments.

    No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

    Contract Duration: 6 months | W2

    Work Model: Hybrid (1 day one week; 2 days next week (6x a month))

    Please Note: Local candidates will only be considered

    Responsibilities:

    • Prepare and maintain collections-related reports and documentation.
    • Support compliance with internal policies and established financial controls.
    • Research and resolve payment discrepancies and past-due account issues.
    • Assist with process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
    • Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operational teams to resolve account issues.
    • Monitor and collect outstanding customer invoices while maintaining positive client relationships.
    • Analyze aging reports, payment trends, and collection activity to identify risks and root causes.
    • Provide feedback and communicate effectively with internal team members and business partners.

    Qualifications (Must-Haves)

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
    • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
    • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including reporting and data analysis.
    • 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Finance, Accounting, or a similar role.
    • Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

    Preferred Skills:

    • Exposure to process improvement projects.
    • Experience creating reports and analyzing financial data.
    • Understanding of financial controls and compliance procedures.
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
    • Experience working in a structured corporate or shared-services environment.

    Work Environment:

    • Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationUrbandale, Iowa

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Aging Analysisunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Complianceunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Policiesunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Past Due Accountsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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