Cash Application Specialist

Our client, a premier food distributor based in The Bronx, is looking for an experienced Cash Application Specialist. This is a full-time role, and the successful candidate will have 1-2 years of experience performing cash application.

Client Details

Premier food distributor based in The Bronx. This role is 4 days per week in office with the potential to add another hybrid workday after 6 months, and offers someone the chance to work with a top food company serving quality food across the US.

Description

This role will involve:

• Accurately post incoming cash receipts (checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) to customer accounts and invoices.
• Perform regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
• Communicate with Collections team to resolve issues such as short payments, overpayments, missing remittances, and researching cash receipts that are not immediately identifiable.
• Provide weekly progress reports on the status of unapplied cash receipts.
• Identify and recommend improvements to the cash application process to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with the Accounts Receivable team and General Accounting to address and resolve any issues impacting cash applications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations regarding cash receipts and application processes.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• 2+ years in Collections, Accounts Receivables, or Data Entry experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Excel, and Teams)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle a high volume of data entry
• Must be proactive with good problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently and with a team
• Proficiency in accounting software preferred but not required
• Must be able to work onsite 3-4 days per week

Job Offer

Very competitive compensation & benefits package!

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