A/R - Accountant I - Hybrid - Urbandale

Company: LHH US
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Accounts Receivable (AR) - Collections Specialist LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an A/R - Accountant to join our clients' Accounts Receivable team, focused on collecting past?due invoices and strengthening client relationships. The best candidate will collaborate closely with Cash Application and offshore Collections teammates, analyze aged receivables to identify risks/root causes, and help improve collections processes and documentation. Training begins onsite, and the role offers hybrid flexibility thereafter. Location: Urbandale, IA 50323 Work setting: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexible) - Hybrid; onsite 2 days/week (about 6 times/month) Type: 6 months / Contract?to?hire Compensation: $35.00 per hour Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401(k) plan. Paid leave may include sick leave, holiday pay, and other leave as required by law. Day?to?Day & Core Responsibilities Proactively collect on past?due invoices via phone/email while maintaining a professional client experience. Partner with Cash Application and coordinate with offshore Collections teams to drive timely resolution and accurate payment application. Analyze and report on past?due trends; surface risks and identify root causes of non?payment to inform strategy. Document and improve procedures for general collections and reporting; assist with process efficiency initiatives with onshore peers. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and SOX controls in all AR activities. Qualifications Must?Haves 1-3 years in collections, A/R, finance, or related role (prior A/R experience strongly preferred). Intermediate Excel skills (lookups, filtering/sorting, pivots or equivalent reporting). Strong communication , teamwork , and professionalism ; able to multi?task and prioritize in a fast?paced environment. Tools/Systems: Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook (Excel used frequently) Nice?to?Haves Bachelor's degree (not required). Prior reporting and/or project work experience. Attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset. Familiarity with Oracle and Webcas . Pay Details: $24.30 per hour Search managed by: Jason Timothy Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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