Cash Applications Specialist: Accurate AR for a Leading Firm

Hawkins Parnell & Young; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability (short/long)

401K plan

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young is seeking an experienced Cash Applications Specialist to accurately process client and insurance carrier payments, apply cash receipts to invoices, and reconcile accounts receivable in the firm’s accounting systems. The role supports timely collections and strong internal relationships across teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cash applications or AR within professional services, proficiency with Aderant, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cash applications/AR/billing in law firm or professional services.
• Experience with Aderant accounting system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Post and apply incoming payments to client invoices in Aderant.
• Monitor lockbox, EFT, and electronic payment portals.
• Resolve unapplied cash, short pays, and discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts with bank deposits and GL entries.
• Communicate payment questions and remittance details with carriers.
• Process refunds, write-offs, and adjustments per policy.
• Maintain remittance documents and audit-ready records.
• Generate cash application and aging reports.
• Assist with month-end close for cash receipts and AR.
• Support audits with payment documentation.
• Identify process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Cash applications

Accounts receivable

Billing

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Tools

Aderant

Excel

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young is seeking an experienced Cash Applications Specialist to accurately process client and insurance carrier payments, apply cash receipts to invoices, and reconcile accounts receivable in the firm’s accounting systems. The role supports timely collections and strong internal relationships across teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cash applications or AR within professional services, proficiency with Aderant, and strong Excel skills.