Accounting Receivable Clerk I (Cash Application)

About the role

The organization operates in the training, compliance, and workforce development industry, focused on helping businesses create safer and more productive workplaces. It supports multiple international entities through a centralized accounts receivable operation, serving regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The Accounting Receivable Clerk I (Cash Application) role is responsible for managing the accurate application and recording of customer payments across multiple global entities and currencies. This position is crucial for maintaining precise financial records and supporting the organization’s cash application and payment posting processes.

Responsibilities

• Accurately apply customer payments to accounts and invoices
• Process cash applications for multiple global entities
• Ensure payments are assigned to correct entity, currency, and bank account
• Post ACH, wire, check, and credit card transactions
• Reconcile internal credit card transactions
• Maintain documentation related to payment processing
• Investigate payment discrepancies and application exceptions
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to resolve payment issues
• Maintain financial records in compliance with accounting procedures
• Support audit preparation and related departmental activities

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounts receivable experience
• 3+ years of cash application or payment posting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to reconcile and apply payments accurately
• Experience with global or multi-entity accounting
• Familiarity with multiple currencies and international transactions
• Experience processing credit card transactions and exceptions
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently on repetitive, high-volume tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus

Pay

This position has an annual salary range of $40,000 to $45,000, with placement depending on experience, qualifications, and business considerations.

Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Generous paid time off
• Access to learning and development resources
• Full medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match