Cash Applications Associate - Accounts Receivable

Andrew Peller Limited; Grimsby; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrew Peller Limited is seeking a Cash Application Associate to join the Accounts Receivable Shared Services team. The role emphasizes timely payment application, accurate customer records, and strong analytical problem-solving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with work from home predominance and regular meetings in the Grimsby office, Ontario. Candidates should have an accounting/finance degree and 2+ years in AR or cash application, plus

Qualifications

• A college diploma or university degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in Accounts Receivable or cash application.
• Strong understanding of cash application processes, reconciliations and B2B payment methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle Cloud and automated cash application or lockbox processing are assets.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relations and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Apply daily customer payments, including EFT, ACH, cheques, wire transfers, credit cards and direct debits, to the appropriate customer invoices.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies and customer deductions, working with internal teams and external customers.
• Maintain accurate customer account records, payment histories and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts against bank statements and identify discrepancies requiring investigation.
• Process credit card and direct debit payments, miscellaneous invoices and credit memos to support accurate account balances.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and unapplied cash, escalating issues and helping maintain accounts within established targets.
• Prepare reports and provide timely, accurate information to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, audit requests and other special projects as required.

Skills

Cash application

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

College diploma or university degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Microsoft Office

Lockbox processing

Job description

We are looking for an Cash Application Associate in Accounts Receivable to join our Shared Services team. In this role, you will play an important part in maintaining accurate customer accounts, ensuring timely application of incoming payments, and supporting the financial health of our business. If you are analytical, detail-oriented and enjoy solving problems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

This position is full time and hybrid. You will work primarily from a home office however the team does meet regularly in the Grimsby office.

What This Teammate Will Be Responsible For

• Apply daily customer payments, including EFT, ACH, cheques, wire transfers, credit cards and direct debits, to the appropriate customer invoices.

• Research and resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies and customer deductions, working closely with internal teams and external customers.

• Maintain accurate customer account records, payment histories and account reconciliations.

• Reconcile daily cash receipts against bank statements and identify discrepancies requiring investigation.

• Process credit card and direct debit payments, miscellaneous invoices and credit memos to support accurate account balances.

• Monitor outstanding receivables and unapplied cash, escalating issues and helping maintain accounts within established targets.

• Prepare reports and provide timely, accurate information to internal stakeholders and external customers.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, audit requests and other special projects as required.

What Skills and Experience This Teammate Will Bring

• A college diploma or university degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• At least two years of experience in Accounts Receivable, cash application or a similar financial operations role.

• Strong understanding of cash application processes, financial controls, reconciliations and business-to-business payment methods.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

• Experience working with ERP systems; Oracle Cloud and automated cash application or lockbox processing experience are assets.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and resolve issues collaboratively.

• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently while contributing to a team.

• Experience working with government liquor boards, French bilingualism, or progress toward a Credit Institute of Canada designation would be considered assets.

Join a team where your work makes a difference. At Andrew Peller Limited, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment, strengthen your financial expertise and support the business behind the brands Canadians know and love.