Cash Application Specialist

We are looking for a detail-focused Cash Application Specialist to join a team in Missouri in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position supports business-to-business accounts receivable operations by accurately applying incoming payments, reviewing remittance details, and keeping customer account activity current. The ideal candidate brings strong cash posting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to investigate discrepancies while maintaining organized financial records. Responsibilities: • Retrieve daily payment activity from lockbox, electronic, wire, credit card, and check sources and organize supporting remittance documentation for processing. • Post business-to-business customer payments to open invoices with a high degree of accuracy by matching remittance details to account activity. • Reconcile payment entries against supporting records to confirm transactions are recorded correctly and exceptions are identified quickly. • Investigate short payments, duplicate payments, overpayments, tax-related deductions, and other variances, then document findings clearly for follow-up. • Partner with collections and other internal team members to provide payment backup, clarify account activity, and support resolution of outstanding balances. • Maintain complete and orderly records by scanning, saving, and filing accounting documents in the appropriate locations. • Update tracking files and backup spreadsheets to preserve financial information and support reporting accuracy. • Follow established accounting controls and security procedures to protect sensitive financial data and ensure compliance. • Coordinate with colleagues involved in cash posting to confirm ledgers and journals remain current, complete, and aligned across receivable records. • At least 3 years of business-to-business accounts receivable and cash application experience, including payment posting across multiple remittance channels. • Hands-on experience processing cash, checks, credit card payments, wire transfers, and lockbox activity. • Strong attention to detail with a consistent record of accurate data entry, reconciliation, and follow-through on assigned work. • Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and meet daily processing demands with minimal supervision. • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share detailed payment information with team members and management. • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with experience using online payer or remittance portals. • Solid problem-solving, critical thinking, and mathematical skills for researching discrepancies and resolving posting issues. • Previous exposure to collections support or coordination with collections teams is preferred. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.