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Justrite Safety Group · 1 day ago

Cash Application Specialist

Deerfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22/hr - $24.50/hr

2+ years exp

Justrite Safety Group is a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet through advanced industrial safety solutions. The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for accurately applying customer payments to open invoices, supporting the Accounts Receivable function, and maintaining financial accuracy within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Accurately apply daily customer payments—including checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit card transactions, and lockbox deposits—to corresponding invoices

Research and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, overpayments, and unidentified payments

Match remittance information to customer accounts and invoices

Communicate with customers to obtain missing remittance advice or clarify payment application issues

Maintain up-to-date AR records by posting adjustments, and write-offs as approved

Assist with month-end close activities, including AR reconciliations and reporting

Prepare and maintain documentation for audits, internal controls, and compliance

Collaborate with Customer Service, Credit & Collections, and Sales teams to resolve account issues

Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance cash application accuracy and efficiency

Support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

Cash Application experienceAccounts Receivable knowledgeERP/accounting systemsMicrosoft ExcelUrgencyProcess improvementCustomer communicationDetail-orientedIndependent workTeam collaboration