Cash Application Specialist

Metro Supply Chain Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Supply Chain Group in Montréal is seeking a skilled Cash Applications Specialist to join our accounts receivable team. You will accurately apply a high volume of customer payments from multiple sources, keeping AR balances clean and up to date.

You will work with Excel to analyze remittance data, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with Credit & Collections to resolve unapplied cash and disputed payments. Bilingual English and French required due to cross-regional communications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of similar experience in AR or cash applications.
• Experience with large enterprise, B2B customers and multi-entity environments.
• Advanced MS Office, particularly Excel, and data handling skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills.
• Bilingual: English and French for cross‑regional communication.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply a high volume of customer payments daily from multiple sources.
• Match payments to open invoices with accuracy and speed, resolving missing remittance details.
• Review and reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate application and clean AR balances.
• Work with Credit & Collections to resolve unapplied cash, disputed payments, and discrepancies.
• Maintain documentation of daily cash application activities and ensure internal controls.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.

Reporting to the Credit Supervisor, the Cash Application Specialist plays a critical part in our accounts receivable cycle by accurately and efficiently applying a high volume of customer payments across multiple regions and business units.

High-Volume Cash Application

• Process and apply a large volume of customer payments daily from multiple sources (EFT, ACH, wire, cheque, and remittance portals).
• Match payments to open invoices with accuracy and speed, using strong investigative skills to resolve missing or incomplete remittance details.
• Review and reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate application and clean AR balances.

Complex Remittances & Data Handling

• Work extensively in Excel to analyze, clean, and reconcile complex remittance files, including multi-line statements, consolidated payments, and large data sets.
• Manipulate and format remittance data from diverse customer systems to match ERP requirements and be able to upload the payment file.
• Investigate short pays, overpays, deductions, and unallocated cash, escalating items as needed.
• Partner with the Credit & Collections team to resolve unapplied cash, disputed payments, and account discrepancies.
• Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily cash application activities and ensure compliance with internal control standards.
• Other tasks as required.

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of similar experience
• Experience with large enterprise (B2B) customers and multi‑entity environments.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (English and French) as the incumbent will communicate with individuals outside of the province of Quebec.

Why Join Us

• Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
• A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
• Company team wear allowance
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Company sponsored social events
• Community volunteering

We are a equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.