Cash Applications Specialist
Hall's Culligan Water · Wichita, KS · 2 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
About the role
This position is focused on payment processing and reconciliation and does not include accounts receivable, billing, or collections duties. The role is based in Wichita, KS and is fully onsite Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Responsibilities
- Accurately post a high volume of daily payments — checks, ACH, wire, and other electronic payments — to the correct customer accounts in a fast-paced environment.
- Balance individual batches and daily cash postings against bank account activity to ensure full reconciliation.
- Deposit checks received using a bank check scanner and process returned checks.
- Download daily bank deposits and distribute bank correspondence to the appropriate locations.
- Perform calculations as needed to distribute payments and adjustments to the proper accounts.
- Maintain accurate Excel spreadsheets to track and balance posted activity.
- Research and respond to payment inquiries from internal and external customers.
- Collaborate with a team of Cash Applications Specialists to share and balance the daily posting workload.
- Follow standard work procedures and maintain compliance with company policies.
- Willingness to follow company procedures for securely handling cardholder data (PCI compliance training provided).
Requirements
- Prior banking, cash application, or basic understanding of debit and credit accounting entries.
- Experience posting incoming ACH and wire payments preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong basic math skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in 10-key by touch.
- Strong computer and data entry skills, including importing and converting data files (e.g., CSV to Excel).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, with experience using Microsoft OneDrive.
- Strong organizational skills and integrity.
- Ability to work well in a team environment; daily posting workload is shared, so communication and coordination are key.
- Adaptable and open to change — this role and its processes continue to evolve, so a willingness to learn new tools and adjust to shifting priorities is important.
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills — you’ll regularly interact with customers and internal teams to research and resolve payment questions, so professionalism, patience, and clear communication are essential.
Schedule
Fully onsite Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00am to 5:00pm.