Cash Application Specialist (1 year contract)

Qnity Electronics, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Cash Application professional for a 1-year contract role in Hyderabad.

The candidate will accurately apply payments to customer accounts, verify and allocate cash receipts, and resolve discrepancies with the credit and dispute teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in cash application, accounts receivable or accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks).
• Attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Accurately apply incoming payments to customer accounts using remittance information.
• Verify and allocate cash receipts, card payments, and electronic transfers promptly.
• Monitor unapplied cash and work with credit team to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile cash applications to bank statements and resolve variances.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing with accurate cash application data.
• Prepare reports on payment applications, aged receivables, and cash flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Cash Application: 1 year contract role, 3-5 year's Experience

• Accurately apply incoming payments to customer accounts based on remittance information.
• Verify and allocate cash receipts, credit card payments, and electronic transfers in a timely manner.
• Monitor and process unapplied cash transactions and work with credit team to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile cash applications to bank statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing process by providing accurate and timely cash application data.
• Review unapplied cash and follow up with internal departments for resolution.
• Communicate with credit team regarding payment issues, discrepancies, or missing remittances.
• Collaborate with the dispute team to resolve short payments or overpayments, ensuring proper adjustments are made.
• Respond to and process accounting-related requests from internal teams or external customers.
• Prepare and provide reports on payment applications, aged receivables, and cash flow as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including the tracking of cash receipts and accounts.
• Process bad debts, Write-offs, and other adjustments as per company policies.
• Have in-Depth knowledge of the customer refunds process.
• Maintain accurate records of all payment applications and account reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly/monthly cash application reports for management review.
• Assist in the documentation of processes and procedures for cash application activities.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to streamline cash application and reconciliation processes.
• Stay updated with accounting systems and technologies, ensuring efficient and accurate cash application procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance.
• 3-5 years experience.
• Experience in cash application, accounts receivable, or accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems).
• Attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Familiarity with cash application best practices and reconciliation processes.