Junior Cash Application Specialist

Vista Global; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista is seeking a Junior Cash Application Specialist to join our Accounts Receivable team in Columbus, Ohio. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment and exposure to core accounting processes.

You will process payments, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to month-end tasks while developing Excel and SAP skills in collaboration with Treasury and Sales. Hybrid work model: three days in the office with flexible scheduling to support learning

Qualifications

• 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.
• A proactive, collaborative attitude and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply incoming payments (bank transfers and credit cards) to customer accounts.
• Help identify and resolve payment discrepancies or unmatched transactions.
• Assist with daily reporting of cash received and support month-end reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate customer account data in Excel and internal systems.
• Support communication with internal departments (e.g. Treasury, Sales) regarding payment queries.
• Assist with preparing documentation for audits and financial reports.
• Learn and support intercompany transactions and simple refunds.
• Participate in improving internal processes with support from the wider finance team.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication

SAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

Vista is the world’s leading global business aviation company, providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries and a team of over 4,000 experts. A global group headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset-free services that cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on-demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.

A career at Vista means stepping into an environment where you’re trusted with real autonomy and responsibility from day one. Whether you're keeping our aircraft airworthy, flying our clients across the globe, or working in one of our corporate teams, you’ll move fast, deliver impact quickly, and grow through hands ‑ on learning and close collaboration within a supportive global community.

We’re looking for a Junior Cash Application Specialist to join our Accounts Receivable team in Columbus Ohio. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their finance career to gain hands‑on experience in a fast-paced and international environment.

You’ll support the AR team with day-to-day cash allocation, helping ensure incoming payments are accurately applied to customer accounts. You’ll work closely with internal teams and develop your understanding of accounts receivable processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Process and apply incoming payments (bank transfers and credit cards) to customer accounts.
• Help identify and resolve payment discrepancies or unmatched transactions.
• Assist with daily reporting of cash received and support month-end reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate customer account data in Excel and internal systems.
• Support communication with internal departments (e.g. Treasury, Sales) regarding payment queries.
• Assist with preparing documentation for audits and financial reports.
• Learn and support intercompany transactions and simple refunds.
• Participate in improving internal processes with support from the wider finance team.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Hybrid working – office based 3 days per week. Working hours 9am – 5pm.
• 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.
• A proactive, collaborative attitude and good communication skills.