Remote Accounts Receivable Cash Applications Specialist

Grainger; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) retirement plan with company 6%

Paid time off + holidays

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Safety shoes where applicable

Job summary

Zoro, a Grainger company, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Cash Applications Specialist to process customer payments and reconcile cash receipts in a high-volume environment. The role offers remote work with comprehensive benefits and a path to process improvements across AR functions.

Under supervision, you will apply payments to invoices in ERP, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate AR records while supporting month-end close and cross-functional collaboration with Collections and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in accounting, credit, collections, customer service, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments (ACH, wire, card, lockbox, checks) to invoices in ERP.
• Reconcile bank activity and payment platform records; investigate discrepancies.
• Resolve unapplied cash, short/overpayments, duplicates; escalate as needed.
• Post approved write-offs, discounts, and adjustments within authority.
• Maintain records of cash applications and account activity.
• Respond to payment status inquiries by phone and email.
• Collaborate with Collections and Customer Service to resolve questions.
• Support month-end cash reconciliation and AR reporting.

Skills

ERP systems experience

Payment reconciliation

Analytical skills

Customer communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Zoro, a Grainger company, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Cash Applications Specialist to process customer payments and reconcile cash receipts in a high-volume environment. The role offers remote work with comprehensive benefits and a path to process improvements across AR functions.

Under supervision, you will apply payments to invoices in ERP, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate AR records while supporting month-end close and cross-functional collaboration with Collections and