Cash Application Accountant (1 year contract)

Verisk; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private health insurance

Medical care

Multisport card

Opportunities to contribute to process

Job summary

Verisk in Kraków is seeking a Cash Application Accountant to ensure accurate, timely processing of incoming payments and maintain strong cash flow controls. You will improve monthly controls, develop KPIs, and collaborate with Billing, Collections, Treasury, and other teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will support transition from US processes, participate in software implementations, and work with auditors while maintaining high attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cash application experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily cash applications via lockbox, ACH wires and manual entries.
• Participation in process transition and knowledge transfer from US.
• Clarify cash received with business units on how to apply.
• Balance cash daily and monthly for assigned units.
• Process refunds to customers for overpayments.
• Support collections efforts and month-end activities.
• Assist with new accounting software implementation and testing.
• Handle customer inquiries and provide information.
• Work with auditors during audits and controls.

Skills

English (C1)

German (asset)

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree: Accounting/Business/Finance

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PeopleSoft/Oracle

Job description

Job Description

The Cash Application Accountant plays a vital role in maintaining the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of incoming payment processing. Your work directly influences the organization's cash flow, aging performance, and financial reporting quality. Beyond daily operations, you will have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, develop KPIs, support internal and external audits, and enhance monthly control processes.

The Cash Application team ensures all incoming payments are applied accurately and on time, reducing unapplied cash. The team performs and improves monthly controls, monitors KPIs, and works closely with Billing, Collections, Treasury, and other operational teams. It fosters a culture of knowledge sharing, teamwork, and professional growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily cash applications via lockbox, ACH wires and manual entries
• Participation in process transition and knowledge transfer from US
• Frequent contacts to the various business units to clarify cash received and how it needs to be applied
• Balancing cash received on a daily and monthly basis for the business units you are responsible for
• Responsible for processing refunds to our customers if overpayments arise
• Be on point with Collection efforts
• Supporting team lead with ad hoc activities
• Active participation in the implementation of a new accounting software, including providing input, testing functionalities, and identifying potential improvements
• Responsible for handling customer inquiries and providing information
• Month End activities
• Work with auditors
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cash application experience
• English C1
• German language is an asset but not required
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Bachelor's degree: Accounting/Business/Finance preferred
• PeopleSoft/Oracle experience a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Works well in a team environment
• Critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to use own judgement and make sound decisions
• Ability to work in fast-paced, professional environment
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

What we offer

• Meaningful professional development in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values precision, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements, develop KPIs, and enhance monthly control processes
• A hybrid work model.
• Private health insurance and medical care, plus a Multisport card.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvement, automation, and Finance transformation initiatives.

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Verisk offers a competitive salary aligned with market standards and your experience, disclosed in accordance with the Pay Transparency Directive. In addition to base pay, our compensation package includes a variety of incentive opportunities for eligible roles, designed based on market research and our internal grading structure.

You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring private medical care, life insurance, Employee Capital Plans (PPK), as well as paid vacation and sick leave in line with the Polish Labour Code.

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