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Accounts Receivable Specialist (Cash Applications)
Ready to bring your cash application expertise to a growing organization? We’d love to hear from you! Our client, a well-established and growing company in the Raleigh area, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist (Cash Applications) to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working with high-volume transactions, solving payment discrepancies, and ensuring accurate cash posting and account reconciliation. As the Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing cash receipts, applying customer payments, researching discrepancies, and supporting the overall accounts receivable function. Responsibilities As the Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Applying customer payments accurately and timely to customer accounts
- Processing cash receipts from various payment methods, including ACH, wire transfers, lockbox, and checks
- Researching and resolving unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and other account discrepancies
- Reconciling daily cash activity and ensuring all payments are properly recorded
- Partnering with customers, collections teams, and internal departments to resolve payment issues
- Maintaining accurate customer account records and supporting account reconciliation efforts
- Preparing and reviewing aging reports, cash application reports, and related documentation
- Assisting with month-end close processes related to accounts receivable and cash activity
- Supporting audits by providing requested documentation and payment records
- Identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the cash applications function
Qualifications To be considered for this position, candidates should have:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
- 2+ years of accounts receivable, cash applications, or related accounting experience
- Experience processing high-volume cash receipts and payment posting activities
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and reconciliation procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas
- Experience working within ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and customer service skills when working with both internal and external stakeholders
Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing organization that values collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the chance to work with a supportive accounting team while gaining exposure to various aspects of the accounts receivable process. If you’re looking for a stable role with growth potential and the opportunity to make an immediate impact, this could be the perfect fit. Interested? Apply today-we’d love to connect with you!
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