Cash Application Specialist

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Client Overview:

Our client is a well-established and sizeable organization within the industrial supply sector, seeking a Cash Application Specialist to support their growing Accounting team. The company offers a structured, team-oriented environment where accuracy, accountability, and reliable follow-through are essential.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for ensuring customer payments are accurately recorded and reconciled across multiple payment channels. The Cash Application Specialist will review, analyze, and resolve discrepancies while supporting accounts receivable functions. Candidates should be comfortable handling high transaction volumes and working with various internal teams to maintain the integrity of financial data.

Responsibilities of the Cash Application Specialist:

• Post daily customer payments – including checks, ACH, wire, and credit card – into the system with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor and reconcile cash receipts to bank activity and internal reports.
• Investigate unapplied cash, short payments, and other inconsistencies. Follow through to resolution.
• Maintain clean and current customer account data, including application notes and transaction history.
• Communicate with customers, branches, and internal departments when clarification or supporting documentation is needed.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc cash application summaries and reports.
• Contribute to month-end processes by supporting AR and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with audit documentation requests and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Recommend enhancements to posting workflows, documentation practices, and reconciliation methods.

Required Experience/Skills for the Cash Application Specialist:

• 2+ years in Accounts Receivable, Cash Applications, or similar accounting role.
• Familiarity with multiple forms of payment processing (check, ACH, wire, credit card).
• Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable platforms.
• Strong Excel knowledge, including v-lookups, pivot tables, and data validation.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail; able to identify and resolve inconsistencies in financial data.
• Strong analytical mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing competing tasks.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Cash Application Specialist:

• Background handling high-volume cash postings or multi-location environments.
• Advanced Excel capabilities (macros, advanced formulas, large dataset analysis).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Equivalent experience will also be considered.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare options, discount programs, and paid time off).

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