Accounts Receivable Specialist

Samsonite•Mansfield, MA

36d•$52,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Samsonite is seeking an Accounts Receivable Cash Application Specialist to support daily cash application activities within our Finance Shared Services team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented AR professional with experience applying payments, researching discrepancies, reconciling customer accounts, and supporting process documentation. The position will also assist with SAP S/4HANA upgrade activities, including testing, data validation, and post-upgrade support.

Requirements

Cash application, payment posting, and customer account reconciliation experience
Knowledge of lockbox, ACH, wire, credit card, remittance, deductions, and unapplied cash processes
ERP system experience, preferably SAP; SAP S/4HANA experience is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills
Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
2+ years of Accounts Receivable, cash application, accounting, or related finance experience preferred.
Experience applying customer payments, researching discrepancies, reconciling accounts, and reviewing remittance information.
Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, follow established processes, and work collaboratively across teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP FI, customer open item clearing, lockbox processing, or AR reporting tools.
Experience with high-volume cash application, customer deductions, unapplied cash cleanup, bank reconciliation, or month-end close support.
Experience supporting ERP upgrades, system implementations, process changes, SOPs, or training documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply customer payments accurately and timely, including lockbox, ACH, wire, credit card, and other electronic receipts.
Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, deductions, remittance issues, and payment posting discrepancies.
Reconcile cash application activity to bank deposits, customer accounts, remittance details, and general ledger activity.
Support SAP S/4HANA upgrade activities, including testing, issue tracking, data validation, documentation, and post-upgrade support.
Maintain accurate records, support month-end close, assist with audit requests, and collaborate with internal partners on cash application priorities.