Hybrid Entry Level Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant Job Description

As a Staff Accountant specializing in Accounts Receivable, you will work under general supervision to collaborate with client teams and clients, focusing on the collection of past due invoices. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with Cash Application and offshore Collections teams and to contribute as a key member of our team.

• Assist with the development, implementation, and documentation of procedures and process improvements for general collections and reporting functions.
• Collect outstanding invoices while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Provide feedback and guidance to offshore Collections team members.
• Perform analysis and reporting on past due client trends to identify risk levels and root causes of non-payment.
• Collaborate with other onshore team members to enhance process efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and SOX procedures.

• 1-3 years of experience in collections, finance, or a related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel.

• Bachelors Degree.
• Prior experience in reporting and project work.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve.

The position offers a hybrid work environment. The initial 4 to 8 weeks of training will be in‑office, with office days reduced as knowledge increases. Once a solid base knowledge is acquired, the schedule will switch to a hybrid model, with in‑office presence required every Tuesday and every other Monday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Urbandale, IA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Urbandale,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic…