Cash Application Analyst

About the role

The Cash Application Analyst supports the accounts receivable function by accurately applying cash, posting payments, and reconciling bank accounts. This role ensures that customer payments are recorded correctly, supports timely and accurate financial reporting, and contributes to the smooth operation of the organization’s accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments accurately to the appropriate accounts using established cash application procedures.
• Post cash receipts and other related transactions in the accounting system in a timely and precise manner.
• Reconcile bank accounts regularly to ensure all transactions are recorded and discrepancies are identified and resolved.
• Review and verify the accuracy of data entered for cash application and accounts receivable activities.
• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions to analyze payment data and support reconciliation activities.
• Collaborate with the accounts receivable team to resolve payment issues, unapplied cash, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with the accounts receivable team in Dallas and offshore team members to ensure consistent processes and accurate information flow.
• Maintain organized records of cash application activities and support audit and reporting requirements as needed.
• Follow established accounting policies and procedures to support accurate financial reporting.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with cash application processes.
• Practical experience in accounts receivable operations.
• Proficiency in bank account reconciliation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger impact.
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with onshore and offshore team members.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate payment and reconciliation activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with Oracle or similar accounting/ERP systems.
• Prior experience in a high-volume accounts receivable or shared services environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data using Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Work Environment

The role operates within a collaborative accounts receivable team that includes members based in Dallas and an offshore team. The Cash Application Analyst works closely with both groups, often coordinating across time zones to ensure consistent processes and accurate financial information. The position involves regular use of Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions, and work within Oracle or a similar accounting system. The environment is dynamic and growth-oriented, aligned with rapid data center expansion, offering exposure to evolving processes and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in accounting operations.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 – $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)