We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant I Accounts Receivable (A/R) to support collections, reporting, and accounts receivable operations within a collaborative finance team. This role is responsible for helping collect outstanding customer invoices, analyzing past-due account trends, supporting reporting activities, and partnering with both onshore and offshore teams to improve collection processes and reduce outstanding balances.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance or accounting professional looking to gain hands-on experience in accounts receivable, collections, reporting, and process improvement.
Responsibilities
Support collection efforts on outstanding and past-due customer invoices while maintaining positive client relationships
Collaborate with client teams to resolve payment issues and reduce outstanding balances
Work closely with Cash Application and offshore Collections teams to support daily operations
Analyze aging reports and identify trends, risks, and root causes of non-payment
Prepare and distribute collections, aging, and performance reports
Assist with the development, improvement, and documentation of collections procedures and reporting processes
Provide feedback and guidance to offshore collections team members
Partner with finance team members to identify process efficiencies and operational improvements
Support compliance with company policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements
Perform ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications
1-3 years of experience in:
Accounts Receivable
Collections
Finance
Accounting
Related financial operations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain professional client relationships while managing collections activities
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Previous reporting and financial analysis experience
Experience participating in projects or process improvement initiatives
Knowledge of accounts receivable best practices and collection processes
Experience working with offshore or shared service teams
Numbers & Facts
Location
Urbandale, IA
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Aging Analysisunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Cash Applicationsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Credit and Collectionsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Employee Orientationunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Offshoringunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Past Due Accountsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
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