Cash Application Specialist, Accounts Receivable
Overview
You will own payment posting and accounts receivable support for a high-volume contract role in Minneapolis. You will apply customer payments, resolve discrepancies, and maintain precise customer account records. Working closely with finance partners, you will ensure cash receipts are recorded correctly and remittance details are handled with accuracy. This role offers the chance to sharpen your AR skills in a deadline-driven environment with a national staffing firm.
What You'll Do7
- 1Apply customer payments accurately and promptly to the correct accounts and invoices.
- 2Review remittance details and supporting documents to ensure cash receipts are posted correctly.
- 3Investigate unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and other discrepancies to drive resolution.
- 4Maintain organized records of payment activity and update accounts receivable balances as transactions process.
- 5Coordinate with internal teams to reconcile payment issues and clarify missing or incomplete remittance information.
- 6Monitor daily cash posting activity to keep financial records accurate and current.
- 7Assist with account research and reporting on payment application and receivable status.
Requirements7
- 11+ year in cash applications, cash posting, or accounts receivable support.
- 2Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes and payment application practices.
- 3Ability to post high volumes of payments with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
- 4Experience reviewing remittance information and resolving basic payment discrepancies.
- 5Proficiency with standard office and accounting systems used for payment processing.
- 6Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- 7Effective written and verbal communication for collaborating with finance and customer-facing teams.
Salary Insight
$48 - $56k per year
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