Cash Application Specialist

Riddell Sports; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Riddell is seeking a Cash Receipts/Credit Specialist in the United States. The role involves posting cash receipts, applying payments to invoices, and reconciling lockbox activity, with emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in AR/cash application and strong Excel skills.

High School diploma required; an Associate degree in Accounting is preferred. Excellent communication and organizational abilities are essential for success in this role at Riddell.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in accounts receivable or cash application.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; associates in accounting desirable.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Detail-oriented with effective communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Post customer cash receipts and apply to invoices.
• Verify daily credit card and check payments.
• Follow up with analysts, sales reps and customers.
• Exhibit timely reconciliations of lockbox receipts.
• Address payment inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Cash Receipts/Credit Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of customer accounts relative to processing of cash/check receipts, credit card transactions, credits, allowances and other miscellaneous adjustments to accounts.

Essential Functions:

• Post customer cash receipts.
• Follow up with collection analysts, sales reps and customers.
• Verify credit card and check payments are received daily.
• Expedite checks to lockbox bank account and perform reconciliation of lockbox receipts.
• Scan incoming check payments in Remittance on Site for deposit in Lockbox.
• Apply cash and other credits/debits to invoices.
• Initiate customer refund requests, as needed.
• Process customer credit card transactions, send receipts to customers and check status of credit card orders.
• Address customer payment inquiries.
• Assist in tracking, research and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Assist in completion of special projects, as assigned.
• Promptly complete daily and monthly reporting by assigned deadlines.
• Research and dispute of credit card chargebacks as needed.

Education and Training:

• Minimum of 3+ years accounts receivable/cash application experience required.
• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education, training and related experience highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, primarily Excel.

Skills and Abilities:

• Careful attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work courteously and tactfully with customers, sales representatives and employees.
• Excellent time management, analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and work independently within deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Required

3 years:

3 years: Accounts receivable/cash application experience required

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