Cash Apps & AR Specialist (Greater Chicago Area)

Bunzl Distribution NA • Morton Grove, IL

2d • $28 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cash Applications & Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of high‑volume, multi‑currency customer payments, maintaining up‑to‑date and reconciled AR statements, and executing proactive collections activities. This role plays a critical part in optimizing cash flow, minimizing aged receivables, and supporting month‑end closing activities.

Requirements

• College degree is preferred
• 2–5 years of experience in cash applications, AR, or similar finance/accounting roles
• Strong understanding of multi-currency transactions and reconciliation processes
• High attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environments
• Proficiency with ERP systems
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Position is hybrid and requires days each week in the Morton Grove, IL office

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with customer payment portals and lockboxes preferred
• Familiarity with credit & collections best practices preferred
• Knowledge of cash flow processes and internal controls preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately apply daily customer payments including ACH, wire transfers, checks, credit card payments, lockbox deposits, and third‑party remittances
• Reconcile multi‑currency receipts and ensure correct FX handling within the ERP system
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, chargebacks, and payment discrepancies
• Collaborate with customer service, sales, and billing teams to ensure remittance details are accurate and complete
• Maintain clean and up‑to‑date customer account records
• Prepare and distribute customer AR statements on a regular schedule or upon request
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of customer balances and aging
• Investigate and resolve account variances, credits, misapplied payments, and disputed charges
• Support month-end close by providing AR schedules, reconciliations, and variance explanations
• Manage a collections portfolio and executes timely customer outreach via email, phone, and customer portals
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize accounts to minimize past due balances
• Document all customer interactions and maintain organized collection notes
• Escalate high-risk accounts and collaborate with sales or management to resolve disputes or payment delays
• Recommend accounts for credit hold or write-off based on established policies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level