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How much do a r accountant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for a r accountant in Iowa is $61,815.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,700.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an accounts receivable (A R) accountant?

Accounts Receivable (A R) Accountants are financial professionals responsible for managing and recording incoming payments for a company. Their duties include invoicing customers, tracking outstanding balances, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely collection of payments. They play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the company's cash flow. A R Accountants often collaborate with other departments to resolve payment issues and ensure proper documentation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an accounts receivable (A R) accountant?

To thrive as an Accounts Receivable Accountant, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reconciliation, and experience with invoicing, typically supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, along with Excel, is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are key soft skills for managing client accounts and resolving discrepancies. These competencies ensure accurate financial records, timely collections, and healthy cash flow for the organization.

How does an accounts receivable (A R) accountant typically interact with other departments within a company?

An Accounts Receivable Accountant regularly collaborates with teams such as Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure accurate invoicing and timely collection of payments. They often communicate with Sales to clarify customer agreements or resolve discrepancies, and work with Customer Service to address client billing questions. This cross-departmental coordination is essential for maintaining healthy cash flow and building positive client relationships, making strong interpersonal and communication skills valuable assets in this role.
Infographic showing various A R Accountant job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,815 per year, or $29.7 per hour.

Tax Professional - Franchise Location

H&R Block

Creston, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


H&R Block rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 290 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

146th of 151 rated financial services


Job description

About the Role
As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.
Joining H&R Block1 as a seasonal, experienced Tax Professional means you'll serve clients with diverse tax needs with the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training you'll need to be successful.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
  • Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership)
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
  • Experience conducting virtual tax interviews
  • Experience with tax planning and audit support
  • Sales and/or marketing experience

1 - This office is an independently owned and operated franchise office operating under an agreement with H&R Block. Franchisees make their own hiring decisions and any questions regarding employment at this office should be made directly to the franchisee.
2 - Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.
Required Qualifications
  • Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools - video, phone, chat, email
  • Prepare complete and accurate tax returns
  • Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
  • Provide clients with IRS support
    • All certification levels can provide tax notice services
    • Circular 230 associates can provide audit representation
  • Mentor and support teammates

Your Expertise:
  • Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment2
  • Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
  • Experience completing individual returns
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort working with virtual tools - video, phone and chat
  • Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing
  • Must complete continuing education requirement and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements
  • High school diploma / equivalent or higher

Why work for us
The following information has been provided by the franchisee operating the franchise office that has posted this position and has not been endorsed or validated by H&R Block. All questions should be made directly to the franchisee.

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About H&R Block

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H&R Block's purpose is simple: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. We've been true to that purpose since brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded our company in 1955. Since then, we've grown to have approximately 12,000 offices throughout the United States and around the world. We are a people company first and a tax company second. People who join H&R Block say it feels like being part of something bigger. A place with an amazing and storied history, but with a strong and urgent focus on the future. Maybe it's how determined, forward thinking and innovative we are, or how accessible our leadership is. We believe it's all those things, and much more.

Industry

Accounting services, it services and finance and insurance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US