Cash Applications Specialist

Cash Applications Lead

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Cash Applications Lead to join a growing finance team. This individual will serve as the primary resource for cash application activities, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of cash receipts, disbursements, account reconciliations, and related financial transactions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple business units and banking relationships. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable teams while contributing to process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Management & Application

• Process and reconcile daily cash transactions, including customer payments, electronic transfers, wires, lockbox deposits, and other banking activity.
• Ensure all cash receipts and disbursements are accurately recorded within the organization's ERP system.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and transaction exceptions.
• Monitor banking activity and maintain accurate records of cash movements.

Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Perform account reconciliations and research variances.
• Support general ledger balancing activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and account clearing processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Month-End Close Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare reconciliations, supporting schedules, and documentation for financial reporting.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership to ensure timely completion of close deliverables.
• Support cash reporting and forecasting activities as needed.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Create and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting, controls, and operational effectiveness.
• Participate in system enhancements, testing, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, treasury operations, or related accounting functions.
• Experience working within an ERP environment.
• Strong understanding of cash management, reconciliations, and general accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience in a multi-entity or high-volume transaction environment is highly preferred.

Compensation

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