Cash Application and Accounting Specialist

Huff Powell & Bailey, LLC • Atlanta, GA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Huff Powell Bailey is a boutique defense litigation law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with 7 offices throughout Georgia and the Carolinas. Seeking a detail-oriented Cash Application and Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. This individual will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of incoming payments, reconciling customer accounts, and providing general accounting support. The ideal candidate ensures seamless cash flow, resolves discrepancies, and maintains impeccable financial records.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience in cash applications, accounts receivable management, or general bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong aptitude for numbers, high data-entry accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders to track down missing remittance information.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately apply and post high-volume incoming payments (ACH, wires, and checks) to corresponding customer invoices.
• Download and review daily bank activity, ensuring cash receipts match system ledgers exactly.
• Investigate payment discrepancies, short pays, overpayments, and missing remittances.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with month-end close procedures, including running AR aging reports and reconciling subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
• Prepare and post standard journal entries and assist with account analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports, required bank reporting and ad hoc Partner reporting requests.
• Work with Accounts Payable in the timely processing of credit card statements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level