Cash Applications Specialist — AR & Reconciliation

Elior; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking an experienced Cash Application Specialist to join the Houston, TX-based Accounting Organization. The role handles prompt and accurate processing of customer payments, manages AR aging, and reconciles cash application variances per policy.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in accounting, 2+ years in cash application, advanced Excel, and ERP experience (Great Plains or SAP), with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting or business-related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of cash application or related experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficient in Word and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP software such as Great Plains or SAP.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve payment escalation and discrepancy inquiries related to cash application from internal teams.
• Research remittance and transaction details to resolve unapplied cash, unidentified cash, and payment variations.
• Verify duplicate payments and follow up with customers to issue refunds; assist in unapplied cash disposition.
• Maintain PCI compliance and other internal/external policies.
• End-to-end payment process management from presentment to settlement, including disputes.
• Ensure AR aging accuracy and timely collections; manage aging process.
• Utilize tools to identify opportunities for optimizing Cash Applications and AR processes.
• Assist in special Cash Application and Collection related projects, including audits.
• Reconcile general ledger cash accounts to bank statements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or business-related field

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Word

Outlook

Great Plains

SAP

Job description

Elior North America is seeking an experienced Cash Application Specialist to join the Houston, TX-based Accounting Organization. The role handles prompt and accurate processing of customer payments, manages AR aging, and reconciles cash application variances per policy.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in accounting, 2+ years in cash application, advanced Excel, and ERP experience (Great Plains or SAP), with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.