Cash Application Specialist

Job Title: Application Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Application Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing customer payments, verifying transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role involves critical thinking, professional judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.

• Post revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lockbox and local deposits.

• Post invoices to customer portals.

• Place and remove account holds.

• Update receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.

• Set up new customer accounts and perform file maintenance including addresses, emails, and contact numbers.

• Verify D&B reports and credit references.

• Maintain records by scanning invoices, debits, and credits.

• Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, purchasing, customer service, and customers.

• Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting procedures.

• Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following defined deduction procedures.

• Resolve collections by examining customer payment terms and payment history while maintaining, coordinating, and leading communications with sales representatives and customer contacts.

• Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

• Accomplish accounting and organization's mission by completing related results as needed.

• Assist with other accounting department needs as required.

• Exercise professional judgment and discretion at all times.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of high-volume, full-cycle Accounts Receivable experience.

• Experience with ERP systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

• Strong skills in accounts receivable and collections.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with accounting software.

• Experience in customer service related to accounts receivable.

• Ability to handle collection calls and perform collection analysis.

• Experience with accounts payable/receivable.

Work Environment

This role is 100% on-site, 5 days per week at our headquarters in Richmond, CA. The company values teamwork, integrity, honesty, and trust, and has a fast-paced culture. As a family-owned and operated business since 1988, we focus on innovation and sustainable packaging development, with locations in Richmond, Sacramento, and Reno. We are committed to continual improvement and delivering superior service with competitive pricing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $28.84

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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