Collections and Cash App Specialist

Job Title: Cash Application Specialist with Collections Experience

Location: Stamford, CT

Job Type: Contract, 6 months

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cash Application Specialist with collections experience for a 6-month contract opportunity in Stamford, CT. This role will support the accounts receivable function by posting cash receipts, reconciling customer payments, researching discrepancies, and assisting with collections activities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience working in high-volume environments, and the ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply daily cash receipts, ACH payments, wires, lockbox payments, and credit card transactions accurately and timely
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and other payment discrepancies
• Reconcile customer accounts and ensure all cash activity is posted correctly in the system
• Monitor aging reports and support collections efforts on past-due accounts
• Contact customers regarding outstanding balances and follow up on delinquent invoices
• Partner with billing, customer service, and sales teams to resolve payment issues
• Maintain accurate records of collection activity, customer communication, and account status
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts receivable and cash posting
• Prepare reports on cash application status, collections progress, and account reconciliation items
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the AR function

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in cash application, accounts receivable, or collections
• Prior experience with customer collections and resolving payment issues
• Strong understanding of AR processes, cash posting, and account reconciliation
• Experience with ERP systems and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a high-volume transactional environment
• Knowledge of deductions, chargebacks, and dispute resolution
• Prior experience with major ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Reliable and self-motivated
• Strong problem-solver with a customer-service mindset
• Comfortable handling both transactional cash application work and business-to-business collections outreach
• Able to work independently while collaborating across departments

Compensation

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