Cash Application Specialist

We are looking for a Cash Application Specialist to support a high-volume accounts receivable environment for a Contract assignment based in Stamford, Connecticut. This role is ideal for someone who can work confidently with large data sets, apply payments accurately, and use technology effectively to keep cash activity current and organized. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound analytical thinking, and hands-on experience navigating complex cash application workflows in NetSuite.

Responsibilities:
• Process and apply incoming payments accurately across a high-transaction accounts receivable portfolio.
• Review remittance details, research discrepancies, and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash in a timely manner.
• Use NetSuite to post cash activity, maintain payment records, and support daily reconciliation efforts.
• Analyze large volumes of financial data to identify trends, exceptions, and items requiring follow-up.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to investigate account variances and ensure customer payments are reflected correctly.
• Perform data mining activities to locate payment information and improve visibility into open cash items.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting processing deadlines.
• Support project-related cash application needs, including work tied to evolving systems or operational processes when required.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in cash application, accounts receivable, or closely related payment posting work.

• Proven background using NetSuite in a finance or accounting environment.

• Experience handling cash application responsibilities in a high-volume, transaction-heavy setting.

• Strong technical skills with the ability to work efficiently across financial systems and large data sets.

• Demonstrated ability to research payment issues, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve exceptions independently.

• Comfortable performing data mining and navigating detailed information to draw accurate conclusions.

• Experience with AI-enabled tools such as Claude or similar technologies is valued.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Compensation

$33.25-$38.50 Hourly

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