Cash Applications Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Cash Applications Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. The role offers hands-on AR responsibilities with cross-functional exposure to Sales and Finance, focusing on accurate cash application and month-end close support.

You will process invoices, apply payments, investigate discrepancies, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining strong internal controls and accurate records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, cash applications, collections, invoicing, or related accounting functions.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills including reconciliation and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and organization.
• Effective cross-department communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices and apply payments accurately and promptly.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate billing/payment discrepancies.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Prepare receivables reports and support month-end and year-end close.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and customers to resolve issues and support collections.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Cash applications

Invoicing

Collections

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cash Applications Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA 15238 | $55,000–$60,000

About the Opportunity

Looking to take ownership of key accounts receivable activities in a stable, collaborative finance environment? This is an excellent opportunity for an AR professional who enjoys balancing customer interaction, problem-solving, and accounting accuracy while gaining exposure to month-end close and process improvement initiatives.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Hands-on role with visibility across Finance, Sales, and customer-facing teams.
• Exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support.
• Opportunity to build ERP and accounting system expertise, including SAP.
• Well-rounded responsibilities spanning invoicing, cash application, collections, and account analysis.
• Collaborative environment that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on cash flow and customer relationships.
• Ability to identify and contribute to process improvements within the accounts receivable function.
• Broad accounts receivable experience beyond collections alone.

Cash Applications Specialist Key Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices and apply payments accurately and promptly.
• The Cash Applications Specialist will reconcile customer accounts and investigate billing and payment discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on outstanding customer balances.
• Prepare receivables reports and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• The Cash Applications Specialist will partner with Sales, Finance, and customers to resolve account issues and support collections efforts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• The Cash Applications Specialist will assist with audit requests and support internal controls and compliance requirements.

Qualifications of the Cash Applications Specialist Role

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, cash applications, collections, invoicing, or related accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and accounting fundamentals.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including account reconciliation and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.