AR Cash Applications Specialist – Fast-Paced Growth

Blanchard Machinery; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K and profit sharing

Paid time off

Uniforms

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Safe work environment

Job summary

Blanchard Machinery is seeking an Accounting Specialist I (Cash Applications) to ensure timely and accurate recording of customer payments and journal entries. You will post cash from Live Checks, credit cards, daily cash, lockbox, and wire/ACH transfers with attention to detail.

Responsibilities include identifying payment discrepancies, daily lockbox reconciliation, and month-end close activities. Strong Excel skills and AR experience are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in handling complex accounts receivable duties.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of banking and lockbox interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately apply all incoming payments for all customer accounts from various sources including Live Checks, Credit Cards, Daily Cash, Electronic Lockbox and Wire/ACH Transfers in a timely manner.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies in payments received with credit department analysts.
• Download, review, reconcile and post all lockbox payments on a current and daily basis.
• Performs reconciliation of daily deposits to the cash postings.
• Research unidentified payments for proper posting or return to the payer within 45 days of receipt.
• Responsible for Month-end closing activity that all payments have been matched properly.
• Prepare detailed, accurate and organized accounts receivable reconciliations for customer requests as well as internal requests.
• Enter all journal entries received in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blanchard Machinery is seeking an Accounting Specialist I (Cash Applications) to ensure timely and accurate recording of customer payments and journal entries. You will post cash from Live Checks, credit cards, daily cash, lockbox, and wire/ACH transfers with attention to detail.

Responsibilities include identifying payment discrepancies, daily lockbox reconciliation, and month-end close activities. Strong Excel skills and AR experience are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.