Cash Application Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Cash Application Specialist to provide hands-on support during a company acquisition and integration. This individual will work closely with the accounting and finance teams to maintain accurate receivables, apply incoming cash, research and process customer deductions, and reconcile accounts during a period of significant transition. The ideal candidate has a strong Accounts Receivable background, is comfortable working through high transaction volumes and account discrepancies, and can quickly adapt to changing processes and systems. Experience with Oracle and/or JDE (JD Edwards) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately apply customer payments and cash receipts to open invoices.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and payment discrepancies.
• Review and process customer deductions, including researching the reason for deductions and coordinating resolution.
• Perform customer account and Accounts Receivable reconciliations, identifying and correcting discrepancies.
• Assist with reconciling AR balances and activity between legacy and acquired-company processes or systems.
• Monitor aging reports and research outstanding or past-due receivables.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve invoice, payment, deduction, and account issues.
• Assist with month-end close, including AR reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to support audit and reconciliation requirements.
• Provide additional AR support as processes, responsibilities, and transaction volumes shift throughout the acquisition.
• Identify inconsistencies or process gaps and help ensure AR data remains accurate during the integration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Strong experience with cash application, deductions, and account reconciliations.
• Experience researching and resolving complex payment discrepancies.
• Experience with Oracle and/or JD Edwards (JDE) strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with large-volume AR data and reconciliation schedules.
• Ability to work independently and become productive quickly with limited training.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience supporting an acquisition, ERP transition, system conversion, or accounting integration is a plus.

Pay Details: $29.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Will Stevens

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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