Cash Receipt Specialist (AR)

Penbrothers

21h•Remote

About The Position

The Cash Receipts Specialist will be responsible for data entry and daily receipt of cash into the organization. This role involves processing approximately 1,200 payments monthly via paper checks, ACH, and credit card processing. The specialist will monitor bank transactions, reconcile customer remittance advice to deposits, and maintain continuous dialogue with the accounting team regarding various payment discrepancies and issues. Additionally, the role requires close collaboration with Accounts Receivable to assist with statements, invoices, payment follow-ups, and customer billing information verification.

Requirements

Associates degree in accounting, finance, or related business field.
At least 3 years experience in a similar position.
Excellent communication, research, problem solving and time management skills.
Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Advanced computer skills with experience in Google Suite and Microsoft Great Plains preferred.
Ability to adapt and participate in a collaborative customer-focused work environment.
Strong communication and relationship building skills.
Results focused, self-motivated individual.
Focused and deliberate attention to details.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Data entry and processing of cash receipts thru paper checks, ACH, credit card processing.
Monitor bank transactions and reconcile customer remittance advice to deposits.
Continuous dialogue with the accounting team regarding skipped invoices, duplicate payments, over payments, short payments, misapplied payments, missing or inadequate remittance advice, and any other matters requiring additional research.
Work closely with Accounts Receivable to assist with sending statements/invoices, following up on skipped invoices, sending requests for payment, verifying billing information with new customers, etc, as needed.