Cash Application Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable or Cash Application Specialist to join a Contract assignment supporting deduction review, cash application accuracy, and accounts receivable. This position focuses on resolving customer deduction issues, validating trade-related claims, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely reconciliation and reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in AR and deductions management, along with the ability to analyze discrepancies and improve process accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the review and resolution of customer deductions, ensuring outstanding items are researched and cleared within required timelines.

• Investigate payment discrepancies by using available financial systems and supporting records to determine the source and proper treatment of each deduction.

• Retrieve and evaluate backup documentation from customer portals and internal sources to confirm claim validity and support resolution efforts.

• Apply deductions to the appropriate promotional programs, trade activities, or expense categories with a high degree of accuracy.

• Work with Sales and other business partners to verify approved trade agreements and confirm the correct allocation of deduction activity.

• Escalate unsupported or invalid claims when necessary and assist in recovery efforts to reduce revenue leakage.

• Partner with Accounts Receivable, Finance, Sales, and operational teams to resolve open balances and maintain accurate account status.

• Contribute to month-end close activities by helping ensure deductions are settled promptly and reflected correctly in reporting.

• Track open items, aging, and resolution progress while preparing recurring updates on deduction trends and recovery results.

• Identify recurring causes of deductions and recommend process improvements that strengthen promotional execution and documentation quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, deductions management, trade finance, or a similar function.
• Hands-on experience researching and resolving deduction discrepancies in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA; experience with BluePlanner or comparable trade management tools is strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze supporting documentation and determine accurate financial treatment for disputed items.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Sales, Finance, AR, and operations teams.
• Proficiency in tracking open issues, monitoring aging, and preparing clear status reports for stakeholders.

Compensation

$29.00-$34.00 Hourly

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