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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Service A/R Cash Application Specialist - **Company:** upchurch corporation - **Location:** Horn Lake, MS, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Accounting Systems, Sage ERP Accpac, Project Management Software - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usdfb70177fbe0fd9c8e1ce947ceb8744b/eaa ## About the Role * 2+ years of experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, or general accounting, ideally within construction, subcontracting, or project-based services. * Experience with job-cost/percentage-of-completion accounting environments a strong plus. * Familiarity with AIA billing (G702 / G703), schedules of values, and retainage concepts strongly preferred. * Proficiency in ERP / accounting systems (e.g. Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, CMiC, or similar construction ERP); strong Excel skills. * High attention to detail and accuracy when handling high transaction volumes. * Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to meet daily / monthly deadlines. * Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers, Project Managers, and internal accounting staff ## Description The Service Accounts Receivable (AR) Cash Application Specialist is responsible for accurately and timely applying customer payments - including progress billings, retainage releases, Demand (T&M)invoices, and other service work - to the correct jobs, invoices, and accounts. This role works closely with Service Accounts Receivable (AR), Service Project Coordinators / Project Managers, and Service Billing teams to ensure cash is applied correctly against AIA / pay-app billings, resolve short pays and deductions, and maintain clean, audit-ready AR ledgers in a job-cost / service environment. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES * Accurately and timely apply daily customer cash receipts (ACH, wire, check, lockbox, credit card) to the correct jobs, invoices, and pay applications. * Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, retainage withholds, and unapplied cash, coordinating with Service Billers, Service Project Coordinators / Project Managers as needed. * Maintain accurate customer / job-level AR aging and support monthly AR reconciliation and cash application close processes. * Communicate with customers' Accounts Payable (AP) departments to obtain remittance details and resolve payment application questions. * Support month-end close reporting and audit requests while identifying process improvement and automation opportunities to reduce manual cash application., 1. Cash Application & Processing * Process and apply daily cash receipts (ACH, wire, check, lockbox, credit card) to open invoices / pay applications across multiple jobs and business units. * Match payments to invoices / schedules of values, identifying and researching discrepancies, short pays, retainage withholds, and unapplied cash. 2. Discrepancy Resolution & Reconciliation * Coordinate with Service Billers, Service Project Coordinators / Project Managers to resolve payment discrepancies tied to change orders, back-charges, or disputed billings. * Reconcile lockbox, bank deposit, and remittance data daily; investigate and clear unidentified/unapplied cash in a timely manner. * Track and apply retainage receivable releases separately from progress billing collections. * Process credit memos, refunds, and payment reversals as needed. 3. AR Maintenance & Customer Coordination * Maintain accurate customer / job-level AR aging; support monthly AR reconciliation and cash application close processes. * Assist with lien waiver tracking/coordination as payments are received, where applicable. * Communicate with customers' AP departments to obtain remittance details and resolve payment application questions. 4. Close, Reporting, & Compliance * Support month-end close: prepare cash application reports, unapplied cash schedules, and AR sub-ledger tie-outs to GL. * Identify process improvement opportunities to increase automation and reduce manual cash applications (e.g. lockbox / remittance matching tools, ERP automation). * Maintain compliance with internal controls and support internal / external audit requests related to cash receipts. ## Related Videos - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Full-stack role-based authorization in 45 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/312-full-stack-role-based-authorization-in-45-minutes) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [The AI-Native Engineering Org: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100004-the-ai-native-engineering-org-what-s-real-what-s-hype-what-s-next) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) - [A True Story About Speeding Up the Wrong Things](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1930-a-true-story-about-speeding-up-the-wrong-things) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/234-frontend-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/232-software-developer-salary-in-south-africa)