Accounts Receivable & Cash Application Specialist - HYBRID!

About the role

WAC Group is seeking a detail-oriented Cash Application Specialist to play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our Accounts Receivable operations. You will serve as a key partner to Finance, Credit, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams by ensuring customer payments are applied accurately, discrepancies are resolved quickly, and financial data remains reliable and actionable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Cash Application Process
• Efficiently post customer payments across multiple business units
• Process Lockbox, ACH, credit card, electronic check, and other payment transactions
• Reconcile daily cash activity and support General Ledger balancing activities
• Solve Payment Discrepancies
• Investigate unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and payment variances
• Partner with Credit, Sales, Customer Service, and customers to identify root causes and resolve issues
• Proactively follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely resolution
• Improve Financial Operations
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reduce processing delays
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Support reporting and data analysis activities
• Help strengthen processes, accuracy, and operational efficiency across Accounts Receivable functions

Requirements

Preferred qualifications include:

• Cash Application Specialist
• Accounts Receivable Specialist
• Credit & Collections Specialist
• Accounting Operations Associate

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in accounts receivable or similar field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with accounts receivable systems
• Knowledge of financial statements and accounting principles
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Our robust benefits packages include:

• Paid time off
• Medical & dental coverage (including family coverage)
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Continuous training and development

Pay

The expected hourly rate is $27.00-$28.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based upon experience and other factors allowed by law.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm