Confidential Jobs · 12 hours ago
Cash Application Specialist
Confidential Jobs is seeking a Cash Applications Specialist to ensure the timely and accurate application of customer payments across multiple entities. This role supports the accounts receivable function by collaborating with various teams to maintain cash application accuracy and assist in month-end close activities.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Apply customer payments accurately and timely, including ACH, wire, lockbox, checks, and credit card transactions
Research and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, overpayments, and payment discrepancies
Post payments in accordance with customer remittance details and established accounting procedures
Support daily and monthly cash clearing and bank reconciliations
Partner with Collections and AR teams to resolve customer account issues and reduce unapplied cash balances
Communicate with internal stakeholders and, when needed, customers to clarify remittance or payment details
Assist with customer account maintenance related to payment activity
Support month-end close activities, ensuring all cash activity is applied and reconciled timely
Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails to support internal controls and audit requirements
Assist with internal and external audit requests related to cash and receivables
Identify opportunities to improve cash application accuracy, efficiency, and standardization
Support system enhancements, ERP implementations, and automation initiatives related to AR and cash
Adhere to standardized processes while supporting scalability across multiple business units
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, or accounting operations
Experience applying high volumes of customer payments
Strong attention to detail with solid reconciliation and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems