Cash Applications Specialist

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Cash Applications Specialist in North Houston for a direct-hire opportunity. You will apply and post customer payments, reconcile cash receipts to customer accounts, and collaborate with AR, Collections, and Customer Service to resolve payment issues.

Requirements include 2+ years in cash applications or AR, strong reconciliation and analytical skills, proficiency with Excel, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cash applications, accounts receivable, or related accounting experience.
• Experience processing high-volume transactions.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Apply and post customer payments, including ACH, wire transfers, lockbox deposits, and checks.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile cash receipts to customer accounts and bank activity.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and payment histories.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable, Collections, and Customer Service teams to resolve payment issues.
• Support month-end close activities, reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Cash applications

Accounts receivable

High-volume transactions

Excel

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Cash Applications Specialist for a direct-hire opportunity with a growing company in North Houston.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply and post customer payments, including ACH, wire transfers, lockbox deposits, and checks
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and payment discrepancies
• Reconcile cash receipts to customer accounts and bank activity
• Maintain accurate customer account records and payment histories
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable, Collections, and Customer Service teams to resolve payment issues
• Support month-end close activities, reporting, and account reconciliations
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cash applications, accounts receivable, or related accounting experience
• Experience processing high-volume transactions
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Pay: $26-$29/per hour
• Direct Hire opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.