Cash Application Specialist: Excel + SAP Readiness

Aston Carter; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Aston Carter is hiring a Cash Application Representative in Cleveland, OH. This contract-to-hire role focuses on accurately applying cash, posting payments, and supporting a move to SAP while handling collections and dispute resolution in a fast-paced environment.

You will use Excel daily to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and maintain precise AR records, collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate customer accounts.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on cash applications experience.
• Experience in accounts receivable processes, including payment posting and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience performing collections activities via email and over the phone.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve payment and invoice disputes.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial records.

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments accurately within the internal ERP system, ensuring all cash is correctly posted to the appropriate accounts.
• Use Microsoft Excel to track, reconcile, and analyze cash application data and accounts receivable information.
• Support the transition to SAP by helping clean up existing data, resolving discrepancies, and preparing accounts for the new system.
• Handle collections activities via email and phone, following up with customers on outstanding balances and payment status.
• Manage and resolve customer disputes related to invoices, payments, and account balances, ensuring timely and professional resolution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify payment issues and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all cash application and collections activities to minimize errors and ensure data integrity.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and internal teams, documenting all interactions and outcomes.

Skills

Cash applications experience

Accounts receivable

Excel/data analysis

Collections

Dispute resolution

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Aston Carter is hiring a Cash Application Representative in Cleveland, OH. This contract-to-hire role focuses on accurately applying cash, posting payments, and supporting a move to SAP while handling collections and dispute resolution in a fast-paced environment.

You will use Excel daily to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and maintain precise AR records, collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate customer accounts.