AR Specialist (Cash Applications)

Vaco by Highspring; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking an AR Specialist in Buckhead - Atlanta to manage cash applications and ensure effective accounts receivable processing. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of AR experience, proficiency in MS Excel, and familiarity with the SaaS industry. Responsibilities include processing payments, reconciling accounts, and collaborating with internal teams. This position is full-time and requires on-site presence 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable focusing on cash applications.
• Must be able to work on-site in Buckhead, Atlanta.
• Preferred experience in the SaaS industry.

Responsibilities

• Process cash receipts from various payment sources.
• Apply payments accurately to customer accounts in ERP.
• Reconcile lockbox reports and identify any discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Receivable experience

Intermediate MS Excel

SaaS industry knowledge

Salesforce experience

Job description

Overview

Vaco is partnering with a growing software company seeking an AR Specialist located in Atlanta - Buckhead. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of incoming payments, with a primary focus on cash applications and lockbox activity. This role supports the AR cycle by applying customer payments, reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining strong communication with internal teams and external partners. The position also provides light support to Accounts Payable as needed for issuing checks.

Title: AR Specialist (Cash Applications) — Location: Buckhead - Atlanta — On-Site 5x a week (Mon-Fri) — Industry: Software/Technology Services — Compensation: $60,000-65,000/year

Salary disclosure: This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable - Cash Applications & Lockbox (Primary Focus)
• Process daily cash receipts from multiple sources, including lockbox files, ACH, wire transfers, credit card payments, and manual checks.
• Accurately apply payments to customer accounts and invoices in the ERP system.
• Review and reconcile lockbox reports, ensuring all payments are properly identified and posted.
• Research unidentified or misapplied payments and work with customers or internal teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain up-to-date customer account records and support month-end AR close.
• Monitor aging reports and assist with resolving payment discrepancies or short pays.
• Collaborate with the credit/collections team to support timely cash flow and customer account accuracy.
• Accounts Payable (Secondary Responsibilities): Assist with issuing checks, support payment runs, including checks, ACH, and electronic payments.
• Provide backup support to the AP team.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of AR experience in Corporate AR (Cash Applications, Lockbox payments, account reconciliations, etc.).
• MS Excel - Intermediate
• SaaS industry experience (preferred)
• Salesforce experience (preferred)
• Must be able to be on-site 5x a week in Atlanta - Buckhead location (required)

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

Additional information: Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.