Junior Cash Application Specialist

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Columbus, OH is seeking a detail-oriented finance assistant to process bank transfers and card payments, maintain customer data, and support daily cash reporting. You will collaborate with Treasury, Sales, and other teams to resolve payment issues and help with month-end reconciliations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, proactive collaboration, and learning on the job, with standard 9am–5pm hours and a three-day-per-week in-office requirement in a metropolitan finance team.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a finance, admin, or customer service role; internships or work placements welcome.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus.
• Comfortable using Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage but not required.
• Proactive, collaborative attitude and good communication skills.
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Working hours 9am–5pm.
• Ability to work in the office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply incoming bank transfers and credit card payments to customer accounts.
• Identify and resolve payment discrepancies or unmatched transactions.
• Assist with daily cash-received reporting and month-end reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate customer account data in Excel and internal systems.
• Communicate with Treasury, Sales, and other internal departments regarding payment queries.
• Prepare documentation for audits and financial reports.
• Support intercompany transactions and simple refunds.
• Participate in improving internal finance processes.
• Support Accounts Receivable with day-to-day cash allocation.

Skills

Payment Processing

Cash Allocation

Excel Proficiency

Attention To Detail

Communication Skills

Proactive Attitude

Collaborative Mindset

Willingness To Learn

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

• Process and apply incoming bank transfer and credit card payments to customer accounts
• Identify and resolve payment discrepancies or unmatched transactions
• Assist with daily cash-received reporting and month-end reconciliations
• Maintain accurate customer account data in Excel and internal systems
• Communicate with Treasury, Sales, and other internal departments regarding payment queries
• Prepare documentation for audits and financial reports
• Support intercompany transactions and simple refunds
• Participate in improving internal finance processes
• Support the Accounts Receivable team with day-to-day cash allocation

Requirements

• Some experience in a finance, admin, or customer service role; internships or work placements are welcome
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus
• Comfortable using Excel
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage but not required
• Proactive, collaborative attitude and good communication skills
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Working hours 9am–5pm
• Ability to work in the office 3 days per week

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in processing bank transfers and credit card payments, maintaining accurate customer account data, and supporting financial reporting and reconciliations. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with internal departments and improving finance processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payment Processing
• Cash Allocation
• Excel Proficiency
• Attention To Detail
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Accounting Principles
• Payment Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Data Maintenance
• Transaction Resolution

Soft Skills

• Proactive Attitude
• Collaborative Mindset
• Willingness To Learn

Industry Keywords

• Accounts Receivable
• Customer Service
• Finance Processes
• Internal Audits

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• SAP