AR/ Cash Applications Specialist

Connect Search, LLC; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking an experienced AR / Cash Applications Specialist to join our accounting team in the South Houston area. The role focuses on cash applications, payment processing, and reconciliations in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in cash applications/AR/collections, strong Excel skills, and ERP experience (Sage Intacct a plus). This 100% onsite position requires driving between nearby offices to collect payments and complete deposits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Cash Applications, Accounts Receivable, and/or Collections.
• Strong reconciliation, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven approach.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working within an ERP system.
• Sage Intacct experience is a plus.
• Self-starter who is proactive, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments received via ACH, wire, checks, and credit cards.
• Process daily deposits across multiple banks and payment systems.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate customer accounts.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, overpayments, and missing remittance information.
• Process customer refunds and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with new customer and vendor setup.
• Partner closely with Collections and Billing to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for cash application activity.
• Support month-end by ensuring cash is accurately applied and reconciled within deadlines.
• Manage AR-related inquiries and provide additional accounting support as needed.

Skills

Reconciliation

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

ERP experience

Ownership

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP system

Job description

I'm partnering with a rapidly growing organization to identify an experienced AR / Cash Applications Specialist to join their accounting team.

This is a newly created position due to continued company growth and a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hand-on with cash applications, payment processing, reconciliations, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Apply customer payments received via ACH, wire, checks, and credit cards
• Process daily deposits across multiple banks and payment systems
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate customer accounts
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, overpayments, and missing remittance information
• Process customer refunds and maintain supporting documentation
• Assist with new customer and vendor setup
• Partner closely with Collections and Billing to resolve payment discrepancies
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for cash application activity
• Support month-end by ensuring cash is accurately applied and reconciled within deadlines
• Manage AR-related inquiries and provide additional accounting support as needed

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience in Cash Applications, Accounts Receivable, and/or Collections
• Strong reconciliation, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and process-driven approach
• Strong Excel skills and experience working within an ERP system
• Sage Intacct experience is a plus
• Self-starter who is proactive, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of their work

South Houston Area | 100% Onsite, Monday-Friday

Important: This position has a hand-on daily cash receipts component and requires driving between two nearby company offices to retrieve customer payments and mail, prepare deposits, and complete the cash application process.

Why Consider It?

The organization is experiencing significant growth, and this position was created specifically to support that expansion. You'll join a collaborative accounting team with exposure to senior leadership and an energetic, entrepreneurial environment where there is plenty of opportunity to make an impact.