Cash Application Specialist

Aston Carter•Houston, TX

2d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate application of customer payments across multiple divisions and branches. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of cash application processes, and the ability to independently resolve discrepancies in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. After an initial training period, the specialist is expected to work with minimal supervision and take ownership of reducing unapplied cash and maintaining clean, reconciled accounts. The position is based onsite in Houston, Texas, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is a contract-to-hire role. The stated pay range is $25.00–$27.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, location, and internal equity. Eligibility requirements apply to benefits, which may vary by job classification and length of employment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in cash applications.
Proficiency in cash application processes within an accounts receivable environment.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP).
Experience with High Radius or a similar cash application or collections platform.
Experience in a multi-division or multi-entity corporate accounts receivable environment.
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, including account reconciliation and invoicing.
Ability to research and resolve unapplied cash, misapplied cash, and payment discrepancies.
Comfort working with remittances and collection activities.
Ability to exercise sustained independent judgment once trained.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume setting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with construction-related accounts or environments.
Familiarity with audit support and documentation for accounting and cash application activities.
Ability to identify process issues and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

Apply incoming check, ACH, wire transfer, and credit card payments accurately and promptly to the correct customer accounts and invoices across divisions.
Process money moves, voids, and reversals according to established procedures and internal controls.
Research and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash and proactively reduce aging unapplied cash balances.
Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, deductions, and unidentified remittances, escalating complex issues when appropriate.
Reconcile accounts to ensure customer balances, payment histories, and invoice applications are accurate and current.
Communicate with internal collectors, branch accounts receivable staff, and customers to obtain remittance details and resolve application questions.
Maintain detailed, accurate notes on account activity and cash application decisions in accordance with documentation standards.
Identify trends and recurring issues involving unapplied cash and recommend process improvements.
Assist with month-end close activities related to cash application and reconciliation.
Support audits by providing documentation and explanations of cash application activity.