Accounts Receivable Accountant

Holmes Murphy Insurance • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Holmes Murphy is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to join its Finance team in West Des Moines, Iowa. The position processes cash receipts, performs routine financial transactions, researches straightforward discrepancies, assists with premium financing, and supports daily reconciliation of receipts and deposits. The role uses established workflows and systems and works with internal and external parties as needed to support accurate outcomes and a quality client experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Develop and apply financial knowledge and principles to deliver accurate, high-quality outcomes.
• Use analytical skills to identify opportunities or root causes, evaluate information, and execute effective solutions.
• Contribute to established workflows, processes, and deliverables, using systems and resources to support a quality client experience and meet compliance requirements.
• Candidates must not require immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including employer participation in renewal, extension, or new work authorization processes.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting degree preferred.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Insurance agency experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process basic cash receipts accurately using prescribed workflows and systems, with assistance from a leader.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording cash receipts data.
• Research and resolve simple cash receipt issues or discrepancies in a timely manner, communicating appropriately with internal or external parties when necessary.
• Assist with premium financing for clients through external premium finance companies.
• Assist with the daily reconciliation of cash receipts and deposits.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and supportive new parent benefits.
• Company-paid continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) profit sharing, including an annual lump-sum contribution for every full-time employee.
• Generous time off and paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities.
• Inclusion and belonging programs, including a paid Diversity Day option, employee resource groups, and development programs.
• Annual merit increase and promotion opportunities.
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED