Category: Accounting & Finance

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Work Type: Contract to Hire

Salary: $27

Salary: $27

Work Model: Hybrid

Reference #: 45640

Accounts Receivable – Accounting Operations Specialist is a dynamic opportunity to step into a detail-driven role where accuracy and accountability directly impact financial operations in a regulated environment. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure payments are processed, researched, and resolved efficiently. This role blends analytical thinking with communication skills, offering visibility into daily cash activity and operational workflows–perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume setting and enjoys solving problems. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Work Model:

  • Hybrid
  • Typically, 5-50+ payments per day
  • Higher-volume days may create next-day backlog

What You Will Do:

  • Post payments to the correct policy or invoice
  • Research and apply payments, including unassigned or unclear transactions
  • Investigate and follow up on missing or duplicate payments
  • Recalculate daily cash balances and review daily cash activity
  • Communicate with providers using lockbox systems via email or phone

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

  • No prior accounting experience needed
  • Background in payment posting or remittance processing is a plus
  • Advanced Excel proficiency required, including functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIFS
  • Accounts payable experience is not required
  • Recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Benefits Overview:

  • 401k  
  • Major health insurances  
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)  
  • Click here for a complete list of benefits  
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Brynna Crile at (515) 225-7000 or email bcrile@thepalmergroup.com.

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About Palmer Group

At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.

As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.

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