Hybrid Cash Applications Specialist: Fast, Data-Driven AR

Elior NA Corporate; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Vision

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a focused Cash Application Specialist to join our Houston, TX accounting team. You will process customer payments, monitor AR aging, and resolve variances per policy, supporting the Cash Application Manager as an individual contributor.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and timely payment resolution in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work across the Houston office and remote options may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in accounting or business.
• 2+ years in Cash Application or related role.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience with ERP like Great Plains or SAP.
• Ability to build relationships and influence outcomes.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve payment escalations and discrepancies in cash application.
• Research remittance details to resolve unapplied/unidentified cash and variations.
• Verify duplicate payments and coordinate refunds per policy.
• Maintain PCI compliance for credit card processing and related policies.
• Manage end-to-end payment processes from presentment to settlement including disputes.
• Keep AR aging updated and ensure timely payments from clients.
• Identify opportunities to optimize Cash Applications and AR processes.
• Assist in audits and participate in cash application testing.

Skills

Excel (advanced)

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in accounting or business

Tools

Great Plains

SAP

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a focused Cash Application Specialist to join our Houston, TX accounting team. You will process customer payments, monitor AR aging, and resolve variances per policy, supporting the Cash Application Manager as an individual contributor.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and timely payment resolution in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work across the Houston office and remote options may apply.