Onsite Cash Applications Specialist – AR & Payments

Brock-; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary vision insurance

Critical illness plan

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO 12 days/year

Job summary

The Cash Applications Specialist role at Brock & Scott, PLLC is on-site in Winston-Salem, NC. You will post daily cash receipts, apply payments to accounts, research discrepancies, and assist with month-end through year-end closes, ensuring accurate AR records and strong internal controls.

We seek an Associate’s degree in accounting or related field with 2+ years AR or cash applications experience, proficiency in Excel, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable, cash applications, or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and AR processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial or accounting software.
• Strong data entry and account reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and navigate procedures when unclear.

Responsibilities

• Post daily cash receipts including checks, ACH payments, wire transfers, lockbox deposits, and credit card payments.
• Apply payments accurately to customer accounts and open invoices.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and other discrepancies.
• Reconcile cash postings to bank activity and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with customers and internal departments regarding payment issues and remittance details.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare reports related to cash receipts, unapplied cash, accounts receivable, and aging trends.
• Process a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and internal accounting controls.
• Adapt to changes in policies, procedures, systems, and business processes.
• Exercise independent judgment when researching and resolving discrepancies.

Skills

Data entry

Account reconciliation

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The Cash Applications Specialist role at Brock & Scott, PLLC is on-site in Winston-Salem, NC. You will post daily cash receipts, apply payments to accounts, research discrepancies, and assist with month-end through year-end closes, ensuring accurate AR records and strong internal controls.

We seek an Associate’s degree in accounting or related field with 2+ years AR or cash applications experience, proficiency in Excel, and excellent attention to detail.