Senior Cash Applications Analyst

Arclin; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin is seeking a Sr. Cash Applications Analyst to join our Shared Services team in Alpharetta, GA. You will ensure timely posting, reconciliations, and accurate reporting across multiple payment channels in a global manufacturing setting.

You will work with SAP S/4HANA, HighRadius, and BlackLine to automate processes, resolve discrepancies, and provide insights for cash forecasting and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cash applications experience, including 2+ years with increasing responsibilities.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA in a shared services environment.
• Experience with cash application automation platforms such as HighRadius, BlackLine, or similar.
• Experience with banking systems and payment API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Review daily banking activity and reconcile transactions across assigned accounts.
• Process customer payments via ACH, wire, check and other channels promptly.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and unapplied cash within timelines.
• Investigate payment exceptions with banking partners to resolve issues.
• Document payment applications and exceptions in SAP S/4HANA and BlackLine.
• Perform account-by-account reconciliations between SAP S/4HANA and external sources.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Excel

Word

Outlook

Lockbox processing

Multi-currency payments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

HighRadius

BlackLine

Payment APIs

Job description

Corporate Headquarters
1150 Sanctuary Parkway
Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30009, USA

Description

Sr. Cash Applications Analyst, SSC

About Arclin:

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean,protect first responders and members of the military,and preservethe purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.
With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operatewith the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technologythat helps stall flames and save livesto the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trustedto protect those who serve,strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.
As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

About the Role:

As a rapidly growing global manufacturing company focused on operational excellence, digital transformation, and scalable business processes. As we continue to expand through organic growth, acquisitions, and enterprise-wide standardization initiatives, we are transforming our operations through SAP S/4HANA and strengthening our teams.

To support this transformation, we are seeking a Sr. Cash Applications Analyst to work within a Shared Services environment.

Role Overview

The Sr. Cash Applications Analyst will support end-to-end cash application processes in a Shared Services environment, helping ensure timely, accurate payment posting, reconciliation, exception resolution, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Payment Processing & Cash Application

• Review daily banking activity and reconcile transactions across assigned accounts.
• Accurately and promptly process customer payments received through ACH, wire transfer, check, and other channels.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, partial payments, overpayments, and unapplied cash within defined timelines.
• Investigate payment exceptions and work with banking partners to resolve payment processing issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation of payment applications and exception handling in SAP S/4HANA and BlackLine.
• Perform detailed account-by-account reconciliations between SAP S/4 Hana and external sources, including bank statements, payment processors, and customer statements.
• Investigate and resolve variances between account balances, applying corrections and adjustments as appropriate.
• Investigate root causes of recurring payment and application errors.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare daily and weekly cash application and payment reconciliation reports.
• Generate exception reports identifying unapplied cash, unmatched payments, and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Analyze payment application trends and metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide ad hoc analysis on aging, payment patterns, and account status as requested by management.
• Participate in training, documentation, and process improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain professional relationships with sales, customer service, finance, and shared services.
• Communicate timely and professionally.
• Support cash forecasting efforts by providing accurate cash application data and reconciliation insights

Skills

• High attention to detail and high organizational skills
• Great verbal and written skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Intermediate Excel and Word
• High familiarity with lockbox, ACH, EFT, remittance advice, and international or multi-currency payment handling

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 4+ years of cash applications experience, including 2+ years with increasing level of responsibilities, required
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA
• Experience with cash application automation platforms such as HighRadius, BlackLine, or similar.
• Experience with banking systems and payment API integrations

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