AR Cash Application Specialist - Detail-Driven Payments

SSI Fire & Safety Holdings, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI Fire & Safety Holdings, LLC. in Houston is seeking a detail-oriented Cash Application Specialist to post customer payments efficiently across ACH, lockbox, credit card, and remote deposit channels.

You will apply payments to invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support month-end closing while partnering with AR and Billing teams to maintain accurate accounts receivable records. The role requires 2+ years of experience and proficiency in Excel in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• 2+ years experience in cash applications or AR.
• Working knowledge of AR processes, reconciliations, debits/credits and journal entries.
• Proficiency in accounting software, Excel, banking platforms and remittance processing.
• Strong attention to detail and communication in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Post customer payments through ACH, lockbox, credit card, and remote deposit channels.
• Apply payments accurately to customer invoices using remittance details.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, overpayments, unapplied cash, and unidentified receipts.
• Reconcile cash receipts with bank activity and internal accounting records.
• Partner with AR and Billing teams to resolve payment application issues.
• Maintain accurate cash application records and support month-end close activities.
• Follow company policies and internal controls for cash application processes.
• Respond to internal and external questions related to payment applications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Accounting/Finance degree preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Remittance processing

Banking platforms

Job description

SSI Fire & Safety Holdings, LLC. in Houston is seeking a detail-oriented Cash Application Specialist to post customer payments efficiently across ACH, lockbox, credit card, and remote deposit channels.

You will apply payments to invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support month-end closing while partnering with AR and Billing teams to maintain accurate accounts receivable records. The role requires 2+ years of experience and proficiency in Excel in a high-volume environment.