Cash Application Specialist

Aston Carter•Houston, TX

2d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on accurately applying cash, managing remittances, and performing detailed account reconciliations within a fast-paced accounting environment. The Cash Application Specialist ensures that customer payments are properly recorded, unapplied cash is minimized, and accounts receivable records remain accurate and up to date, supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Requirements

At least 5 years of cash applications experience.
Strong knowledge of cash application processes and accounts receivable.
Proficiency in account reconciliation and resolving unapplied cash.
Experience working with remittances and applying payments to invoices.
Hands-on experience with Great Plains accounting software.
Solid understanding of accounting principles related to invoicing and collections.
High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reconciliation.
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple accounts and deadlines.
Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience is preferred.
Experience supporting collections and invoicing functions.
Familiarity with accounts reconciliation in a project-based or job-costing environment.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data to resolve discrepancies.
Comfort working in a structured accounting environment with established processes and systems.

Responsibilities

Apply customer payments accurately to open invoices and accounts within the accounting system.
Review and interpret remittances to ensure proper allocation of cash to the correct accounts and invoices.
Perform detailed accounts reconciliation to identify and resolve discrepancies in accounts receivable.
Monitor and manage unapplied cash, researching and resolving issues to minimize outstanding balances.
Collaborate with collections and invoicing teams to ensure timely and accurate posting of payments.
Investigate and resolve payment issues, short pays, overpayments, and misapplied cash.
Maintain accurate and organized records of cash applications, remittances, and reconciliations.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities by providing reconciled accounts receivable data.
Communicate with internal stakeholders to clarify payment details and resolve reconciliation issues.
Utilize Great Plains accounting software to process transactions and generate relevant reports.