AR & Cash Applications Specialist

Akkodis; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Akkodis is hiring an Account Receivable/Cash Applications Associate in Warren, MI to support timely payment processing and accurate posting of customer payments. You will collaborate with Collections and Transportation teams and communicate with customers to resolve payment issues with precision.

The role requires experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, or reconciliation and intermediate Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in Cash Applications, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Payment Processing, or Reconciliation is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to research discrepancies, identify issues, and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately apply customer payments received through lockbox, PO Box, ACH, credit cards, and route delivery.
• Apply check payments to customer accounts using the AS400 system.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and account variances by reviewing historical information and contacting customers as needed.
• Work closely with Collections and Transportation teams to investigate and resolve payment-related issues.
• Reconcile daily cash postings between internal systems and bank records.
• Support testing, reconciliation, and implementation of new processes.
• Assist with improving existing policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the department.
• Communicate professionally with internal customers, external customers, and cross-functional teams when issues require escalation.
• Participate in process-mapping activities and assist with developing, documenting, implementing, and training on new processes.

Skills

Cash applications

Accounts receivable

Collections

Payment processing

Reconciliation

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Excel

Job description

Akkodis is hiring an Account Receivable/Cash Applications Associate in Warren, MI to support timely payment processing and accurate posting of customer payments. You will collaborate with Collections and Transportation teams and communicate with customers to resolve payment issues with precision.

The role requires experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, or reconciliation and intermediate Excel skills.