Accounts Receivable Cash Specialist

The Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for managing daily cash transactions and ensuring accurate payment processing. This role emphasizes precision, efficiency, and compliance with financial standards while handling multiple payment methods, including checks, ACH, and credit cards. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) are essential for success in this position.

• Accurately process and record incoming payments across various methods (checks, ACH, credit cards).
• Research and resolve unapplied cash items; post payments to appropriate accounts.
• Perform account reconciliations to identify and correct discrepancies prior to application.
• Prepare and format payment files for system uploads.
• Handle credit card transactions, issue receipts, and monitor settlement postings.
• Investigate and resolve variances promptly.
• Enter credit memos for group accounts and process refunds or chargebacks as needed.
• Respond to customer inquiries related to cash applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and banking partners to resolve payment issues.
• Manage pending payment exceptions and monitor assigned workflow tickets.
• Support departmental goals through additional tasks as assigned.

• Proficiency in cash application and accounts receivable processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with reconciliation and data entry.
• Familiarity with credit, collections, and billing systems.
• Experience in a manual accounting environment.

• Previous experience in cash applications, payment processing, or related functions preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with AR/billing systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity when handling sensitive financial data.

Work environment is that of a professional office environment - Onsite Monday-Friday 9-5 PM in Sunrise, FL. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and whiteboards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sunrise, Florida.