Staff Accountant I

Experience level: Associate
Experience required: 3 Years
Education level: Associate degree
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Industry: Insurance
Pay rate: $24/hr
Location: Urbandale IA (On-site training then 6 times a month in office rest from home)

What to Expect:

• Work closely with internal teams and clients to manage and collect outstanding invoices
• Collaborate with Cash Application teams and offshore Collections teams
• Contribute as an active and valued member of the collections team

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and improvement of collections procedures and reporting processes
• Assist with collecting overdue invoices while maintaining positive client relationships
• Provide guidance and feedback to offshore Collections team members
• Analyze past-due account trends identify payment risks and determine root causes of non-payment
• Work with onshore team members to improve operational efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with company policies and SOX procedures

Key Requirements:

• Candidates must clearly show hands-on MS Excel experience directly on their resume
• Previous Accounts Receivable (A/R) or collections experience required
• Onsite daily during training period then reduced to approximately 6 onsite days per month once fully trained

Applications Supported:

• Microsoft Excel

Soft Skills / Team Fit:

• Strong multitasking abilities
• Professional and reliable communication style

Qualifications:

• 13 years of experience in collections finance or a related field
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Intermediate-level MS Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Previous reporting or project-based experience
• Strong attention to detail

Whats Offered:

• Opportunity to gain experience within a Fortune 500 company
• Exposure to senior leadership and multiple business areas
• Company-supported volunteer initiatives including paid volunteer hours
• Career development opportunities networking events and internal growth potential

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