Cash Application Specialist — 3-Month Contract

The Addison Group; Vernon Hills (IL); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Monetary bonuses

Résumé du poste

Addison Group is seeking a Cash Application Specialist in Itasca, IL to join a fast-paced accounts receivable team. This contract role offers the opportunity for conversion based on performance and business need, with compensation ranging from $26 to $28 per hour depending on experience.

You will process various payment types, apply cash to customer accounts, resolve discrepancies, and support daily cash reporting and month-end close activities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of Cash Application or Accounts Receivable experience.
• Experience processing high volumes of customer payments.
• Familiarity with accounting/ERP systems and cash application processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of payment processing, remittance advice, and account reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Process a high volume of customer payments, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card payments.
• Apply incoming cash payments accurately to customer accounts within the accounting system.
• Review and interpret remittance advice to ensure payments are applied correctly.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, unidentified payments, and payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts and investigate differences between bank deposits and system records.
• Monitor customer accounts and maintain accurate payment records.
• Communicate with customers and internal departments to obtain remittance details and resolve payment issues.
• Process customer account adjustments, deductions, and credit memos as needed.
• Assist with researching short payments, overpayments, and outstanding balances.
• Support daily cash reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Maintain organized documentation and support internal audits.
• Partner with the Accounts Receivable and Collections teams to ensure accurate account balances.

Connaissances

Excel

Payment processing

Remittance advice

Account reconciliations

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Outils

ERP systems

Cash application software

Description du poste

Addison Group is seeking a Cash Application Specialist in Itasca, IL to join a fast-paced accounts receivable team. This contract role offers the opportunity for conversion based on performance and business need, with compensation ranging from $26 to $28 per hour depending on experience.

You will process various payment types, apply cash to customer accounts, resolve discrepancies, and support daily cash reporting and month-end close activities in a collaborative environment.