Cash Applications Leader: Process Improvement & Automation

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Cash Applications Manager in Alabama to lead day-to-day cash applications, postings, and reconciliations. You will partner with Accounting Operations, Treasury, and business teams to enhance cash processes, drive automation, and ensure accuracy in a multi-entity environment.

The role requires a strong background in cash controls, accounting workflows, and team leadership, with a focus on continuous improvement and tight internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience in relevant fields.
• Experience managing high-performing teams in finance operations.
• Strong understanding of cash controls, reconciliations, and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cash applications, including payments, postings, and adjustments.
• Ensure accurate and timely cash receipts and disbursements per policy.
• Oversee reconciliations, unapplied cash, aging items, and variances.
• Collaborate with Accounting Operations, Treasury, and business teams to improve processes.
• Identify control gaps, lead root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities.
• Maintain cash policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Seek automation and reporting opportunities in a multi-entity environment.
• Provide leadership, coaching, workload management, and training to staff.
• Develop knowledge of business lines, systems, and regulatory reporting needs.

Skills

Cash Applications Management

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Financial Systems Implementation

Data Analysis

Automation Tools

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, MIS

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Reporting Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Cash Applications Manager in Alabama to lead day-to-day cash applications, postings, and reconciliations. You will partner with Accounting Operations, Treasury, and business teams to enhance cash processes, drive automation, and ensure accuracy in a multi-entity environment.

The role requires a strong background in cash controls, accounting workflows, and team leadership, with a focus on continuous improvement and tight internal controls.