Cash Application Specialist

Ports America Career Opportunity•Tempe, AZ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cash Applications Specialist II will perform various financial and administrative duties and assignments in support of cash receipts and cash application. This work will be performed in conjunction with the billing and credit/collections departments. The role is within a fast-paced, goal-oriented finance department in the maritime industry, contributing to global trade and supply chain logistics.

Requirements

Associates degree in accounting
3+ years of general office experience in accounts receivable procedures and general accounting.
Excellent excel skills and attention to detail, goal oriented.
VLOOKUP knowledge is a must
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude and a willingness to always be prepared to learn new processes.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Good organizational, math, and communication skills.
Ability to be initiative-taking and able to prioritize and manage a variety of responsibilities.
Computer literate – PC skills with knowledge of spread sheet applications.
Ability to adapt to an ever-changing roll as we move with new and improved technologies.
Experience with Oracle a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the timely and accurate application of the company’s cash receipts.
Reconciles daily bank activities.
Credit card processing and refunding.
Codes monthly miscellaneous cash receipts.
Resolves non-standard transactions.
Reduces unapplied cash.
Identifies and implement process improvements.
Performs other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the billing, collections and accounting departments.
Communicates and follows through effectively with both internal and external customers on a timely basis.
Timely and accurate application of cash receipts.
Proper identification of cash receipts between several related entities, and accurate inter-company accounting for such receipts.
Works with collectors on unpaid invoices, overpayments, and unapplied/misapplied checks.
Contact customers to identify unapplied cash receipts.
Meets defined departmental goals and metrics.
Works closely with Billing Department and Collections to resolve billing issues.
Interacts regularly with other departments and offices within the organization.