Cash Applications Specialist

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Employee Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella in Rutland, VT is seeking a Cash Application Specialist to manage the daily application of cash receipts to customer accounts within the accounts receivable process.

You will process payments from various sources, perform reconciliations, and support teammates while ensuring accuracy and timely posting. Strong data entry and math skills, plus attention to detail, are essential.

Qualifications

• Motivated problem-solver with attention to detail and basic accounting knowledge.
• Associate degree in accounting or related education preferred.
• Accurate data entry skills and strong math ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Processes customer payments from various sources and prepares daily cash reports.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations for cash receipts and AR/GL systems.
• Supports other team members in completing tasks effectively.
• Researches and resolves customer payment issues and posts adjustments as needed.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with business teams and Home Office departments.
• Maintains cash applications data according to records retention policies.
• Participates in special projects.
• Participates in training and other opportunities to expand knowledge.

Skills

Data entry

Basic accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for the accounts receivable process with the primary function of daily application of cash receipts to the correct customer account.Hiring Range: $19.50 - $21.50 per hour based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Processes customer payments received from various payment sources and prepare necessary cash reports on a daily basis.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations for all cash receipts to the Accounts Receivable and General Ledger systems.
• Supports other team members in effective completion of tasks.
• Researches and resolves customer payment issues and processes any necessary posting adjustments in a timely manner; follows up with customers or team members.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business teams across the organization along with Home Office departments
• Maintains cash applications data according to established records retention policies.
• Participates in the completion of special projects.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

Our ideal candidate is a motivated problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and sound knowledge of basic accounting techniques, who can collaborate effectively on larger teams and manage time amid multiple deadlines. An associates degree in accounting or related equivalent education, training and experience, along with accurate data entry skills and exceptional math skills are desired. Outstanding written and verbal communication and listening skills are also required.

Attributes

Analytical, team-oriented individual who is a hard worker, trustworthy, adaptable and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounted Stock Program
• 401K
• Employee Awards
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Wellness Incentive
• Tuition Assistance
• Career Pathways
• and More.