Accounts Receivable Lead

Musco-Sports-Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Profit sharing

Job summary

Musco Sports Lighting, based in Oskaloosa, IA, seeks an Accounts Receivable Lead to manage AR and cash applications for Musco entities. The role drives process improvements, supports the AR team, and collaborates with cross-functional groups to ensure accurate invoicing and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will have a accounting background, AR/GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills, with hands-on, detail-oriented capabilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, AP, AR, General Ledger.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex and high-impact issues escalated from the AR team, exercise sound judgment to decide and implement solutions outside standard practices when warranted.
• Partner with cross-functional and interdepartmental teams to plan, test, and implement new processes and software.
• Manage intercompany billing by identifying U.S.-incurred costs allocated to international entities and reconcile AR invoices to GL activity.
• Reconcile and resolve discrepancies with bank transactions against GL details daily for all US and Canadian bank accounts.
• Book loan contracts for Musco Finance and generate loan invoices.
• Generate, validate, and upload MCG customer payment files and post payments to customer accounts.
• Prepare appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Provide backup support across all transaction areas, including Accounts Payable.
• Help evaluate processes and implement improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Automated accounting systems

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Musco Accounting team has an opening for an Accounts Receivable Lead at our Oskaloosa office. This position will oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) and cash applications for Musco (MSL), Musco Finance and MCG banking. Primary resource for the AR team members to help resolve out-of-the-ordinary transactions and situations, with outcomes that are consistent with Musco processes and system requirements. They will help identify and implement process improvements, including strengthening internal control and back up AR team members with invoicing and cash receipts, including supporting the AP team members when needed. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, AP, AR, General Ledger.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Resolve complex and high-impact issues escalated from the Accounts Receivable (AR) team, exercise sound judgment to make decisions, approve exceptions, and implement solutions outside of standard business practices when warranted.
• Partners with cross-functional and interdepartmental teams to plan, test, and implement new processes and software, sometimes supporting companywide strategic initiatives.
• Manage intercompany billing by identifying U.S.-incurred costs that should be allocated to international entities, preparing and reconciling intercompany AR invoices to General Ledger activity, and ensuring corresponding invoices are accurately created, matched, and recorded by international entities.
• Reconcile and resolve discrepancies with bank transactions against GL details daily for all US and Canadian Bank accounts, including MCG.
• Book loan contracts for Musco Finance in 3 rd party software and generate loan invoices.
• Generate, validate, and upload MCG customer payment files into the company's internal banking system, accurately post payments to customer accounts, and resolve any payment discrepancies
• Prepare appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Provide backup support across all transaction areas, including Accounts Payable.
• Help evaluate processes and procedures and implement improvements.

Who is Musco:

For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023-2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025-2026). Learn more at www.musco.com .

Team Culture and Partnerships:

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!

As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships .

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.