Cash Application Specialist

Description We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Cash Application Specialist in Ephrata, PA, As a Cash Application Specialist, you will be a crucial part of our team, dealing with customer payments and maintaining financial records. Your role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operation of our accounting functions.Responsibilities:

Accurately apply daily cash and payments received via checks, ACH, wire transfers, lockboxes, and credit cards to appropriate customer accounts (Source: RH Accounting and Finance Guide).

Process adjustments for overpayments, short payments, or incorrect applications as needed.

Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of customer payments to ensure accuracy between accounts receivable ledgers and bank accounts.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payments or transactions to maintain audit-ready records.

Collaborate with customers to resolve payment disputes, including missing remittance details or unapplied/unidentified funds.

Work closely with internal teams (e.g., billing, collections, and account management) to address account-related inquiries.

Maintain accurate documentation of payment transactions, adjustments, and customer correspondence for audit purposes.

Generate reports related to unapplied cash, aging of accounts receivables, and payment trends.

Identify opportunities to streamline cash application workflows and recommend automation or other improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Assist in developing procedures and policies for the cash application process.

Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations relevant to cash applications.

Support audit requests by providing necessary documentation and explanations regarding the cash application process.

If interested, please send resume on a Word document to marcella.misnik@roberthalf comRequirements Minimum Qualifications:

Proven working experience in accounts receivable or cash application roles, preferably in shared service environments (Source: RH Finance Staffing Overview).

Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and accounting software.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and an understanding of the end-to-end order-to-cash process.

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to investigate and resolve payment and reconciliation issues.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.

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