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# Cash Application Specialist

- **Company:** Ethos Risk Services
- **Location:** Lafayette, LA, United States
- **Salary:** $37,440.0 - $41,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Audit Trail, Customer Data Management, Document Management Systems, Microsoft Business Central, Data Management
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d7181ae0d8565387

## About the Role

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Experience:

 * 1+ years of hands-on cash application or accounts receivable experience (required).
 * Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or a similar ERP system) is highly desirable.

Skills

 * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (lookups, reconciliations, reporting).
 * Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage a high volume of accounts and meet deadlines.
 * Excellent customer service and communication skills, with clear written documentation and professional follow-through.
 * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

## Description

JOB SUMMARY: Our dynamic Ethos team is seeking a full-time Cash Application Specialist to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for strengthening cash flow by ensuring timely and accurate posting of payments in a high-volume, service-based, multi-entity environment. You will work closely with Billing, Collections, and other Finance team members to quickly resolve issues, reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and maintain a clean and current A/R subledger., * Payment Posting: Accurately post daily cash (checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with correct customer, invoice, and dimension coding.

 * Remittance Reconciliation: Retrieve and reconcile remittances (lockbox files, customer portals, emailed advices) and resolve unapplied cash quickly.
 * Dispute Resolution: Research and clear deductions, chargebacks, and short-pays; prepare supporting documentation for approvals or write-offs.
 * Document Management: Maintain finance documents on the shared drive for accuracy and accessibility.
 * Finance Support: Assist with other finance duties as needed.
 * Daily Reporting: Use Excel (lookups) to verify and produce cash application files.
 * Audit Trail: Maintain copies of remittances and proper receipt documentation for bank deposits.
 * Master Data Maintenance: Keep customer master data current (contacts, remit info, terms, portals).
 * Process Improvement: Follow and improve SOPs and internal controls around cash handling, application, and write-offs.
 * Month-End Close: Support cash cut-off, reconciliations, and assist with external audits.


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