Cash Application Specialist

MediaNews Group • Willoughby, OH

13d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Summary: This position is responsible for applying cash against open Accounts Receivable (A/R) for both advertising and/or circulation accounts. This position assists in account research, A/R reporting and aging, and other accounting tasks as needed. Please note: This position will be on-site at our office in Willoughby, OH.

Requirements

• Accounting process and controls knowledge
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Strong analytical skills, self-initiative, good interpersonal skills and team collaboration skills
• The minimum education required to be considered for this position is a GED or high school diploma; Associate’s degree preferred
• Proficient at 10-key
• One or more (1+) years business experience
• Must be able to attend work on-site during normal business hours to process secure financial transactions
• A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

Responsibilities

• Key Mavro and run the lockbox to Advertising interfaces
• Work error reports from interfaces (such as from the lockbox)
• Apply payments that were identified as exceptions from the lockbox operation
• Perform account research on A/R balances to provide advertisers with statements and account history
• Process any manual cash applications
• Reconcile bank receipts to the Accounts Receivable balances
• Critical customer service support to sales organization and outside customers
• Prepare and submit balance write-offs
• Work misapplied/unapplied balances. Research account balances to correct issues
• Field questions from sales organization on open balances and accounts on credit hold
• Complete credit card, lockbox, and e-lockbox processes
• Use and maintain A/R collections module in Circulation System(s)
• Perform daily cash balancing and reconciliation including three way match: system, bank, general ledger
• Support Collections when account questions arise
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• 401k
• paid time off
• select paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees