Cash Applications Specialist- Alpharetta, GA
firstPRO360 is seeking a Cash Applications Specialist for a contract (with the possibility to become permanent) in Alpharetta, GA.
Office: 4 days in office (Fri- remote)
Scope: You will work on high volume B2B unapplied cash, refunds, etc.
SUMMARY
The Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for handling all customer and vendor payments with a high degree of accuracy while following the guidelines of company policy and basic accounting principles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor, enter data and apply to invoices a wide range of incoming credits including electronic funds, lockbox, manual deposits, and credit card payments
- Create adjustments and journal entries to include (but not limited to) finance charges, bank transactions, credit and debit memos.
- Handle short pays, overpayments, and unapplied cash according to company policy.
- Process credit card payments and maintain compliance with the Payment Card Industry.
- Resolve payment discrepancies using a variety of systems and documentation.
- Monitor banking reports for updates on incoming funds, reversals, and all miscellaneous transactions.
- Balance and reconcile the checkbook register on a daily basis.
- Research and resolve returned checks, credit card refunds, deductions, and all incoming debits.
- Ensure proper application of cash receipts to legacy company codes.
- Conduct thorough research to resolve discrepancies with customer accounts.
- Proactively audit customer accounts from time to time for accuracy.
- Work with the General Ledger Department to ensure proper GL coding, and on any GL discrepancies involving the cash related accounts before end of month.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5 years of high-volume B2B cash apps experience
- Computer savvy
- Great personality and communication skills
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing - Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage