AR Cash Applications Specialist

Westlake; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake in Houston is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to manage cash postings, apply payments, and reconcile customer accounts. You will interact with Credit, Customer Service and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate AR records.

The role requires 1-2 years in AR, comfort with high-volume processing, and attention to detail. Overtime may be required during close cycles; SAP/JDE experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' Accounts Receivable experience minimum.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced AR environments.
• Strong accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to communicate effectively with teammates and customers.
• Willingness to work overtime during accounting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Record payments to customer accounts and maintain AR records.
• Post daily cash receipts in SAP S/4HANA and JDE; apply payments.
• Release billing to accounting and mail invoices as needed.
• Identify and match payments to accounts using remittance details.
• Resolve payment discrepancies with Credit, CS, and internal teams.
• Review AR aging to clear unapplied payments and reconciling items.
• Research and process customer payment inquiries and chargebacks.
• Answer AR phone inquiries and support month-end cash close.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

SAP/JDE

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

SAP/JDE

Job description

Westlake in Houston is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to manage cash postings, apply payments, and reconcile customer accounts. You will interact with Credit, Customer Service and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate AR records.

The role requires 1-2 years in AR, comfort with high-volume processing, and attention to detail. Overtime may be required during close cycles; SAP/JDE experience is a plus.