Cash Applications Specialist

The Cash Applications Specialist works closely with the Accounting and Accounts Receivable teams to maintain accurate customer account balances and support the Company’s daily cash and deposit processes., * Process and record daily customer payments, including checks, ACH payments, wire transfers, credit card payments, and other forms of payment.

• Apply customer payments accurately to the appropriate accounts and outstanding invoices.
• Prepare and process daily bank deposits.
• Review bank activity and payment information to identify incoming customer payments.
• Match payments with customer remittance information and supporting documentation.
• Research unidentified or unapplied payments and determine the appropriate customer account or invoice.
• Identify and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, overpayments, duplicate payments, and other account issues.
• Maintain accurate records of deposits, payments, and cash application activity.
• Reconcile daily payment activity to deposits and accounting records.
• Communicate with customers or internal departments when additional information is needed to properly apply a payment.
• Assist with maintaining accurate customer account balances and resolving account discrepancies.
• Provide documentation and support for month-end closing and account reconciliation processes.
• Maintain organized records and supporting documentation for payments and deposits.
• Assist the Accounting Department with additional administrative and accounting duties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and customer information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience in accounts receivable, cash applications, bookkeeping, banking, or a related accounting function preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Basic understanding of accounting and accounts receivable processes preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and effectively use accounting and banking software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance