Cash Applications Associate

GFL Industries; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Industries is seeking a detail-oriented Cash Application Associate to join our Southfield office. You will ensure financial accuracy while supporting day-to-day operations and collaborating with the Cash Application Team.

The role requires at least 1 year in accounts receivable or high-volume payment applications, and a high school diploma/GED. A degree in accounting, business, or finance is a plus; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working in accounts receivable and/or handling high-volume payment applications.
• High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance is a strong plus.
• Strong problem-solving, high attention to detail, and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payments: post incoming payments (checks, ACHs, credit cards, lockbox) within 24 hours.
• Research and reconcile: locate invoices for payments without remittance information and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage records: log and maintain organized payment records in the team’s shared drive.
• Collaborate: work with US customer service teams to resolve billing inquiries and process refunds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Accounts receivable software

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in accounting / finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Accounts receivable software

Job description

Job Summary

We're looking for a Cash Application Associate that is detail-oriented, comfortable with to join our collaborative Cash Application Team at our Southfield office. In this role, you'll ensure financial accuracy while helping keep our daily operations running smoothly.

Job Responsibilities

• Process payments: Accurately post a mixture of incoming payments (checks, ACHs, credit cards, lockbox) to customer accounts within a 24-hour window.
• Research & Reconcile: Review payments received without remittance information to locate the customer invoices and/or accounts being paid. Analyze and resolve accounting discrepancies in payment batches posted by the cash app team.
• Manage Records: Prepare, log, and maintain organized records and reports of payments you post, reverse, or adjust in our team's shared drive.
• Collaborate: Work with our customer service teams across the U.S. to resolve billing inquiries, locate and remedy customer's misapplied payments, and approve/process customer refunds.

Job Description

• Experience: Minimum 1 year working in accounts receivable, and/or handling high-volume payment applications.
• Education: High school diploma/GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in relevant field (accounting, business, finance) is a strong plus.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and a talent for staying organized while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office & Google Workspace (Word, PDF editors, Google sheets, Google drive) as well as familiarity with accounts receivable software

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.