Staff Accountant I
hiretalent • Urbandale, IA • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Overview
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
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $61,000–$79,000 per year (median ~$69,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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