Cash Application Specialist

We are looking for a Cash Application Specialist to support an assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounts receivable environment and takes pride in accurate, timely payment application. The role centers on processing incoming funds, matching remittance information to open invoices, and helping maintain well-balanced customer accounts through careful research and reconciliation.

Responsibilities:

• Apply a large daily volume of customer payments, including check transactions, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Examine remittance documents and payment details to connect incoming funds to the appropriate customer accounts and outstanding balances.
• Record cash receipts in the designated system promptly so financial activity is captured completely and correctly.
• Research discrepancies in reference numbers, invoice details, and payment information to resolve posting exceptions and reduce unapplied cash.
• Review accounts receivable activity to verify allocations, support reconciliations, and preserve accurate account balances.
• Use Excel to sort, track, and analyze payment information while assisting with reconciliation and follow-up tasks.
• Participate in a hybrid work arrangement, collaborating on site in Atlanta, Georgia from Tuesday through Thursday and working remotely on Monday and Friday.
• Experience in cash application, cash posting, or related accounts receivable functions.
• Ability to process high volumes of payments while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of matching customer payments to invoices, remittance data, and account balances.
• Familiarity with researching payment exceptions and resolving unapplied cash items.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for organizing data and supporting reconciliation work.
• Strong accuracy, time management, and organizational skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work successfully in a hybrid team setting.