Staff Accountant I

Staff Accountant ILocation: Urbandale, IA HybridContract to hire: Contract roleRemote or Onsite: Onsite everyday for training (1-2 weeks depending on candidate); Onsite 6 times a month after trainingInterview process: Zoom interviewEducation: Bachelor's Degree preferred but not requiredExperience: 1-3 years' experienceMust have:1-3 years of collections, finance, or related experienceStrong communication and teamwork skillsIntermediate proficiency with MS ExcelAdditional information:Previous AR experienceCash receiptsMostly emails day-to-dayMeetings with the Mercer businessNo task listJump in each dayMaximum collections for the monthResponsible for invoicing for the central marketTeam of 3 that work in the USIroning out your day and how you can make the biggest impact in ARInvesting payments that maybe misapplied or missingSelf directed workSupporting offices in the midwestInvoice load is 500 - 700 invoices a month (offshore team who works on aged invoices)Phone call percentage about 2%; Emails about 98%Heavy workloadAccounts Receivable - A/RWhat can you expect?· You will, under general supervision, work with the client team and clients to collect on past due invoices. · Opportunity to collaborate with Cash Application and offshore Collections teams · Opportunity to add value as a key contributor to the teamWe will count on you to:· Assist with the development, implementation, and documentation of procedures and process improvements for general collections and reporting functions. · Assist in the collection of outstanding invoices while maintaining client relationships · Provide feedback and guidance for offshore Collections team members · Perform analysis and reporting on past due client trends and identify level of risk and root cause of non-payment · Collaborate with other onshore team members to develop process efficiencies. · Ensure compliance with corporate policies and SOX proceduresWhat you need to have:· 1-3 years of collections, finance, or related experience · Strong communication and teamwork skills · Intermediate proficiency with MS ExcelWhat makes you stand out?· Bachelor's Degree · Prior reporting and project work experience · Attention to detail Compensation: $24.00 per hour