AR/ Cash Applications

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cash Application Specialist to join a transport organization in Riviera Beach, Florida in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role focuses on processing a high volume of incoming payments, applying cash accurately, and investigating account discrepancies with a strong sense of urgency. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with customers, managing transactional research, and using spreadsheets and financial systems to keep receivables current and records accurate.

Responsibilities:
• Apply a large volume of daily customer payments and port-related deposits to the correct accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review remittance details, identify payment variances, and investigate exceptions to ensure account balances are properly updated.
• Contact customers directly to clarify short payments, unapplied cash, and other discrepancies affecting account resolution.
• Support accounts receivable activity by maintaining accurate records tied to billing, cash movement, and account status.
• Use Excel to track payment activity, reconcile open items, and organize research needed to resolve outstanding issues.
• Work within financial systems, including PeopleSoft after training, to post transactions and maintain reliable documentation.
• Assist with commercial collections follow-up when payment issues require additional outreach or account review.
• Contribute to post-close cash application processing and related tasks needed to keep daily activity current.

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounts receivable and cash application processing within a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of payment posting, billing support, and cash activity reconciliation.
• Ability to research account discrepancies and resolve issues through customer communication.
• Comfortable using Excel for tracking, analysis, and reconciliation tasks.
• Background in commercial collections or related accounts receivable follow-up is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial transactions and account records.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly; prior exposure to PeopleSoft is helpful but not required.

Compensation

$23.00-$24.00 Hourly

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