Cash Applications Specialist

MediaNews Group • Willoughby, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

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 is an onsite position in our Willoughby Hills, OH office.

Requirements

• Accounting process and controls knowledge
• High attention to detail and proficient with 10-key
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions (including process, policy and procedures manuals), correspondence, and financial documents
• Able to write and organize correspondence (generally in e-mail)
• Ability to hear, comprehend and speak clearly when communicating information and instructions in conversations with other employees and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed
• Capable of solving practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Strong analytical skills, team collaboration skills, and interpersonal skills

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, and 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