Accounting Generalist
Des Moines, IA – Full Time | On-site at Capital Sanitary
About the Role
Capital Sanitary is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Generalist to join our Des Moines team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely, professional interactions with our customers. If you take pride in accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Post daily customer payments by recording cash, check, and credit card transactions into the accounting system
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are properly recorded and discrepancies are promptly resolved
- Manage collections by sending invoice reminders and communicating with customers via phone, email, or mail
- Provide backup support to customer service by answering phones and assisting with order entry as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Communicate with customers regarding billing discrepancies and questions
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
- Collaborate with sales department to resolve billing issues
- Perform credit checks on customers to extend credit terms
- Investigate and resolve issues related to short payments, deductions, and unpaid invoices.
- Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices
- Process check requests and expense reports on a regular basis
- Perform monthly reconciliations
- Maintain many vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Perform data entry associated with accounts payable
- Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies
- Address and respond to vendor inquiries
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience preferred
- Strong ability to calculate, post, and manage financial data accurately
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills — verbal, written, and listening
- Strong organizational and time management abilities with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Work with a trusted, family-oriented company with deep local roots and a commitment to excellence
Work Location: In person
ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
Capital Sanitary Supply is a large distributor of sanitary supplies and equipment in Iowa and Nebraska. A dynamic and progressive company, Capital Sanitary's reputation as a leader in the sanitary supply industry is attributed to its comprehensive inventory, experienced and dedicated sales team, and a committed customer service staff. Capital Sanitary has 7 locations - Des Moines, Dubuque, Omaha, Cedar Rapids, Carroll, Urbandale, and Davenport. Capital Sanitary continues to flourish by building lasting relationships in the commercial, industrial, contractor, and institutional market areas and by employing a knowledgeable and loyal team of employees who are committed to servicing the customer.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 3 years (Preferred)
- Accounts payable: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
