Cash Applications Specialist

Brilliant Financial Staffing - IL; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a Cash Application Specialist for our client in Itasca, IL. The role handles high-volume cash receipts and accurate posting to ERP. It is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a pay rate of $25–$27 per hour, based on experience.

Responsibilities include processing daily cash receipts, reviewing numerous checks, and ensuring postings align with customer accounts. Strong Excel skills and detail-oriented work are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in cash applications or accounts receivable preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to pull and review reports.
• Ability to manage high-volume payment processing and review remittance details.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Motivated and reliable with a stable work history.
• Ability to work independently in a structured office environment.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately $1.5 million in cash receipts daily (checks, ACH/wire, cards).
• Review and post about 50 checks per day with 500–600 line items.
• Analyze remittance details and post payments in ERP accurately.
• Review discrepancies, short payments, and tax write-offs.
• Use Excel to pull reports and support accurate posting.
• Research and resolve cash application discrepancies and unapplied payments.
• Maintain accurate cash receipt records and apply payments to customer accounts.
• Work independently to manage daily cash application tasks for roughly $50M monthly collections.

Skills

Cash applications

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

High-volume processing

Organization & time management

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cash Application Specialist

Location: Itasca, IL

Pay Range: $25/HR-$27/HR (Based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k)

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Cash Application Specialist with our client, a growing, family-owned wholesale distribution company located in Itasca, IL. This organization offers a great company culture, strong work-life balance, and a collaborative team environment. The Cash Application Specialist will report to the Collections Manager and be responsible for processing high-volume cash receipts. This is a Contract-to-Hire opportunity, and our client is looking to hire as soon as possible!

Cash Application Specialist Duties

• Process approximately $1.5 million in cash receipts daily, including checks, ACH/wire transfers, and credit card payments.
• Review and post approximately 50 checks per day, including large-dollar payments with 500-600 individual line items.
• Analyze remittance details and accurately post payments within the company's ERP system.
• Review payment discrepancies, including short payments, tax write-offs, and other adjustments.
• Utilize Excel to pull reports, review remittance information, and support accurate payment posting.
• Research and resolve cash application discrepancies and unapplied payments.
• Maintain accurate records of cash receipts and ensure payments are applied to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Work independently to manage daily cash application responsibilities while supporting approximately $50 million in monthly collections.

Cash Application Specialist Qualifications

• Prior cash applications or accounts receivable experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when processing financial transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to pull and review reports.
• Ability to manage high-volume payment processing and review detailed remittance information.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ambitious, dependable, and motivated, with a stable work history and a desire to grow professionally.
• Ability to work independently in a structured, office-based environment.

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant's team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.