Cash Application Clerk

Wahl Clipper Corporation; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost BCBSIL medical, dental, and

401(k) with company match and profit分享

Tuition support

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wahl Clipper Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Cash Application Clerk to post payments, research deductions, and resolve discrepancies to keep customer accounts accurate. You will collaborate with internal teams to support AR operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires solid organization, communication, and computer skills with MS Office; experience with D365 is a plus, and the ability to sit for extended periods is needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting preferred, or two to three years accounts receivable experience with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Must be detail oriented and able to use Microsoft Office; experience with D365 a plus.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Post incoming cash concurrent with banking transactions and match data to customer records.
• Research deductions and prepare documentation for sales; issue credit memos as needed.
• Record payments (ACH, Wires, Checks, Credit Cards) to customer accounts and keep balances accurate.
• Record deductions to customer accounts and resolve posting issues.
• Communicate with customers and sales reps about outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate records in support of the Accounting Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Detail oriented

MS Office / Excel

D365 experience

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or AR experience with HS diploma

Job description

Wahl Empowers People To Be Their Best!

Keeping Cash Flowing and Customer Accounts Accurate

At Wahl Clipper, financial accuracy plays a critical role in supporting our customers, our teams, and our business. We're looking for a detail-oriented Cash Application Clerk who enjoys solving problems, working with numbers, and ensuring customer accounts remain accurate and up to date. In this role, you'll be responsible for posting customer payments, researching deductions, resolving account discrepancies, and partnering with internal teams to ensure smooth accounts receivable operations. If you're organized, customer-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Cash Application Clerk, you'll play an important role in maintaining accurate customer account balances and supporting the financial health of the organization:

• Posts incoming cash concurrent with banking transactions for the day. Matches data processing entries and detail entries from the customer, ensuring accuracy. Uses various reports and customer portals to obtain customer payment detail.
• Responsible for determining why there are deductions on customer checks (i.e. returned merchandise, price adjustments, and shortages). Provides supporting documentation to the Sales department for deductions. Follows up with the Sales department on issuance of credit memos. Prepares paperwork for accounts payable to issue refund checks to customers. Once checks are issued, removes credit balance from the account.
• Records payments to Customer accounts in an accurate and timely manner. Including ACH, Wires, Checks, Credit Cards, etc.
• Records deductions to Customer accounts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Researches and resolves issues with Customer payments and deductions to ensure proper posting and accurate Customer account balances.
• Assists in resolving open invoice items in accounts receivable.
• Communicates with customer and sales representatives in regard to outstanding balances.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records, in support of the Accounting Department.
• Performs other work as assigned by supervisor.

What You Bring

• Associates degree in Accounting preferred, or two to three years accounts receivable experience with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Must be detail oriented and have ability to use Microsoft computer applications. Experience with D365 computer system a plus.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

Why You'll Love Wahl Clipper

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth, including:

• Low-cost BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision plans
• A generous company-matched 401(k) and profit sharing
• Tuition support to fuel your learning
• Paid holidays and a vibrant, casual work environment

But that's just the beginning. At Wahl, you'll also enjoy:

• A legacy of quality and innovation.
• A team that values your expertise and ideas.
• Opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful projects.
• A culture built on respect, precision, and progress.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy solving financial puzzles, and want to contribute to a company known for quality and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States on date of hire without action by company. US immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.