Cash Application Specialist

Enersys; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions, seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Reading, PA team. The role emphasizes cash entry, AR processes, and journal postings across multiple ERP systems, delivering accurate reporting and timely collections.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in AR within

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, and warehouse.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office products.
• Ability to manage multiple ERP systems.
• Analytical financial skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Organizational, Prioritization, and Time Management skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work with other departments, vendors and customers.
• Must be a team player who also works well independently.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash entry and AR duties, cash-balancing daily reports, posting journal entries.
• Provide ERP system support for Accounts Receivable processes across multiple systems.
• Assist other teams with cash posting, accounts problems and journal entries.
• Maintain AR files including cash receipts, reports and bank statements.
• Monitor general ledger accounts and journal entries through month-end closing.
• Process incoming payments to customer accounts.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to management regarding cash entry and cash balancing.
• Perform full order-to-cash cycle duties for assigned lines of business.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams as needed.

Skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

BaaN

Excel

Job description

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EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

The ideal candidate for the Cash Application Specialist role will possess an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; 5 plus years of experience in the Accounts Receivable field manufacturing, distribution, industrial, and warehouse preferred; Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office products; Ability to manage multiple ERP systems; Analytical financial skills; Must be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization; Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; Organizational, Prioritization, and Time Management skills; Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution; Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments, internal and external customers; Must be a team player who also works well independently; Self-motivated and driven to succeed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position of Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage duties of cash entry-AR, cash-balancing daily reports, posting journal entries, etc.
• This includes functional system support related to Accounts Receivable processes within multiple ERP systems, balancing all cash entries, reconciling all companies, running appropriate reports, and distributing to management
• The position also includes assisting other teams with cash posting, accounts/problems, journal entries, etc.
• This includes maintaining all A/R files including cash receipts, reports, and bank statements
• Monitor general ledger accounts and journal entries throughout the month and month-end closing
• The role requires high attention to detail and the ability to manage cash posting in multiple ERP systems
• Process incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts
• Prepare and submit necessary monthly reports to management regarding cash entry and cash balancing
• Complete a wide range of other department duties within the full cycle of order to cash for the lines of business assigned
• Other job duties as requested

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office products
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and BaaN
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization
• Analytical financial skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Organizational, Prioritization, and Time Management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments, vendors, and internal and external customers
• Must be a team player who also works well independently
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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