Cash Application Specialist

Unified Disposal Partners; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Disposal Partners is hiring a Cash Application Specialist to join our Roseland, NJ site. You will apply customer payments, reconcile batches, and resolve remittance issues while collaborating with accounting, finance, and customer service to ensure accurate cash posting.

You will support month-end close, generate reports, and maintain audit-ready documentation, contributing to process improvements and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong cash application and accounts receivable skills.
• Solid accounting/finance knowledge to support ledger entries.
• Analytical ability to identify discrepancies and propose improvements.
• Clear, professional communication with internal teams and customers.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software and intermediate Excel.

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments to accounts accurately.
• Reconcile payment batches and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate missing or unclear remittance information with internal teams or customers.
• Support month-end close activities and prepare related reports.
• Maintain audit-ready payment documentation and internal controls.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and customer service.

Skills

Cash posting

Accounts receivable

Month-end close support

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP / accounting software

Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Unified Disposal Partners (UDP), founded in 2024, is building a world-class solid waste company in the Southeast through both acquisition-led and organic growth. UDP provides residential and commercial waste collection, long-haul transportation, and transfer station and landfill management services. The organization focuses on dependable service delivered with a strong customer-centric mindset. Team members join a company that is expanding its footprint while emphasizing operational excellence and reliability. UDP offers opportunities to contribute to essential environmental services that communities rely on every day.

Role Description

The Cash Application Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Roseland, NJ. This position is responsible for accurately applying customer payments to accounts, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit card transactions, within the company’s financial systems. Daily activities include reconciling payment batches, researching and resolving payment discrepancies, contacting internal teams or customers for missing or unclear remittance information, and maintaining updated records for accounts receivable. The specialist will collaborate closely with accounting, finance, and customer service to ensure timely cash posting, support month-end close activities, and help improve processes for payment accuracy and efficiency. The role also involves generating and reviewing reports, maintaining documentation for audits, and adhering to company policies and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Cash Application and Accounts Receivable skills, including payment posting and reconciliation.
• Candidates should possess solid Accounting and Finance knowledge to support accurate ledger entries and assist with month-end close.
• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend process improvements.
• Candidates should possess clear and professional Communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and customers.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and intermediate Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables) are beneficial.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are required.
• Prior experience in cash application, accounts receivable, or general accounting in a corporate setting is preferred.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.