Accounts Receivable and Cash Application Specialist (Part Time: 20 hours/week) - In Office

Sigvaris Inc • Peachtree City, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sigvaris is seeking a part-time Accounts Receivable and Cash Application Specialist to work in the company’s office in Peachtree City, Georgia. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role processes customer checks and supports ACH cash application accurately and promptly. The specialist researches payment discrepancies, maintains complete supporting records, and assists the Accounts Receivable team with customer follow-up and other assigned work within the approved part-time schedule.

The schedule is 20 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, four hours each day during regular office hours. The hours are flexible, and the role is in office. The position operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

The successful candidate must complete a background check, verifiable education and employment checks, and a drug test before hire. Sigvaris is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of relevant accounts receivable, cash application, bookkeeping, or similar accounting experience; comparable experience may be considered.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system and ability to learn SYSPRO.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including sorting, filtering, basic formulas, and reconciling lists.
• Ability to use Outlook, electronic documents, scanners, and accounting systems.
• Strong accuracy, organization, follow-through, and ability to prioritize daily processing and meet deadlines within scheduled hours.
• Ability to research discrepancies, ask questions when information is unclear, and communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, handle confidential information appropriately, and adapt to updated procedures and technology.
• Ability to complete a background check, verifiable education and employment checks, and a drug test before hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Experience with SYSPRO.
• Remote deposit experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and scan customer checks and remittance documents; prepare remote deposits using the company’s approved bank system and procedures.
• Identify customer accounts and invoices and accurately apply check payments in SYSPRO; seek clarification when payer or remittance information is incomplete or unclear.
• Assist with applying ACH payments and other assigned electronic receipts using bank information and customer remittance details.
• Balance payment batches to deposit confirmations or other receipt records, investigate differences, and promptly report unresolved items to the supervisor.
• Research unapplied or unidentified receipts, short payments, deductions, and other discrepancies; request missing remittances and coordinate resolutions with the AR team and relevant departments.
• Document exceptions and maintain organized electronic payment and deposit records in accordance with company procedures; protect customer and banking information.
• Process adjustments only within assigned authority and with required approval; escalate credit concerns, disputed deductions, and requests affecting credit terms or holds.
• Support customer statements, invoice copies, and collection follow-up as assigned and as workload permits; record follow-up activity and communicate unresolved issues.
• Use Excel and established accounting system procedures, including approved import templates after training, to support accurate processing; suggest practical improvements and help keep procedures current.
• Assist with AR month-end support, backup coverage, and other related duties as assigned, with priorities coordinated by the supervisor.
• Promote positive morale and open communication across departments and interact with internal and external customers in a way that supports positive relationships.
• Demonstrate patience, courtesy, tact, flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate with others or provide coverage as needed.
• Use effective communication methods, keep the supervisor or appropriate management informed of relevant developments, respond promptly to oral and written communications, check and respond to voicemail, and present written information accurately and legibly.
• Follow company policies and procedures, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Assist with implementing Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department.
• Follow work instructions and create and maintain accurate records to meet internal and external requirements and support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.
• Perform other assigned duties to ensure efficient workflow.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match: dollar-for-dollar match up to the first 5% of employee contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Highly competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED