Cash Applications Specialist

Our client in the manufacturing industry has engaged Brilliant Financial Staffing in the search for a Cash Applications Specialist to join their team on a temporary to hire basis. Located in Lisle, IL, this company provides a fast pace, high volume environment that needs this accounting professional to come in and hit the ground running. The main responsibilities of this role include daily application of cash receipts, following up with vendors, and balancing daily cash reports. The company has a back log of unapplied and misapplied payments and is looking for a Cash Applications Specialist who has an analytical mind and enjoys problem solving. The Cash Applications Specialist will report to the Accounts Receivable Manager and work on a small team of accounts receivable specialists. The ideal candidate will be able to interview as soon as possible and join the team immediately after.

Cash Application Specialist Responsibilities:
• Daily application of cash receipts including ACH and wire payments
• Process client refund requests
• Follow up and resolve short payments
• Perform account reconciliations’
• Handle misapplied and unapplied cash
• Balance daily cash reports
• Serve as backup to billing and collections department
• Other duties as assigned

Cash Application Specialist Qualifications:
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Experience on SAP or any large ERP system
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills