Junior Accounts Receivable

Our client is seeking a junior‑level Staff Accountant (AR/Collections) to support collections, reporting, and invoice follow‑up activities for a large enterprise organization. This role is ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or finance who are comfortable working with Excel and communicating with internal teams and clients. The position is onsite during training, then transitions to a hybrid schedule.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Please Note: Local candidates only

Requirements:

• Prepare basic reports and summaries using Excel.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and SOX requirements.
• Provide feedback and guidance to offshore team members as needed.
• Collect on past‑due invoices while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Analyze aging reports and identify trends, risks, and root causes of non‑payment.
• Support process improvements and documentation for collections and reporting workflows.
• Collaborate with onshore team members to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Partner with Cash Application and offshore Collections teams to resolve payment issues.

Qualifications/Must-Haves:

• Strong communication skills and professional client interaction.
• Local to Urbandale, IA and able to work onsite daily during training.
• 1–3 years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, or finance.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice to Haves:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with reporting or project‑based work.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Net Suite, etc.)