AR Analyst - Cash Application

About the role

We are looking for an AR Analyst - Cash Application to support high-volume receivables activity for a well-known international high end consumer products organization in East Brunswick, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Record and apply incoming customer payments across multiple brands, currencies, and sales channels with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Process ecommerce remittance files using spreadsheet-based tools and ensure payment details are reflected correctly in receivables records.
• Cook with banking partners, including lockbox services, to confirm deposits, research variances, and keep cash activity balanced.
• Upload remittance backup and bank documentation to shared recordkeeping platforms so files remain complete and audit-ready.
• Handle miscellaneous check deposits through approved scanning and shipping procedures while following internal controls.
• Maintain daily cash tracking reports for all assigned brands and keep supporting schedules current.
• Partner with the AR Manager and accounting team to investigate discrepancies identified during monthly bank reconciliations.
• Provide requested support documentation for annual audits and respond promptly to questions related to cash application activity.
• Communicate unresolved payment issues quickly and work with Accounting and Accounts Payable to identify and post unknown or misapplied funds.

Requirements

• Experience in accounts receivable, cash application, or a closely related accounting support role.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial systems used to post payments and maintain receivable records.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables and analyze large data sets.
• Familiarity with electronic payment methods such as checks, wires, credit cards, digital wallets, and other online payment platforms.
• Strong analytical ability with a demonstrated capacity to identify discrepancies, research variances, and support accurate resolutions.
• High level of accuracy in data entry, documentation, and financial record maintenance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with internal departments and external partners.
• Solid understanding of accounts receivable processes, including cash posting, reconciliations, and payment research.