Accounts Receivable Specialist - Cash Applications
About the role
This is an opportunity for a financial reporting professional who wants to do more than manage reporting deadlines. As the company continues to grow and integrate new operations, this role will play a key part in improving reporting processes, supporting strategic initiatives, and partnering with leadership on important business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate payment discrepancies
- Reconcile cash receipts between bank activity, ERP systems, and customer accounts
- Monitor aging reports and identify payment application issues impacting account balances
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to accounts receivable and cash posting
- Prepare reporting on unapplied cash, payment trends, deductions, and account reconciliations
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in Cash Application, Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, or related accounting functions
- Experience handling both cash posting and business-to-business (B2B) collections
- Comfortable making outbound collection calls and professionally communicating with customers regarding past-due balances
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable, customer account reconciliations, and payment application processes
- Experience researching deductions, disputes, chargebacks, short pays, and unapplied cash
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, or similar platforms
Compensation
Up to $56,000 annually + bonus
Benefits
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Company Culture
Well-respected organization with a strong local reputation
Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements
High visibility with executive leadership and strategic initiatives
Collaborative team of experienced accounting professionals
Strong balance of stability, growth, and work-life sustainability