We have partnered with an Addison, TX distribution company to find a Cash Applications Assistant for a contract-to-hire role offering up to $19/hr.
The position requires strong customer service skills and a comprehensive knowledge of accounts receivable.
This Cash Applications Assistant is responsible for the identification and posting of payments placed on account by application activities from the automated lockboxes, EFT/ACH accounts, manually created payments and researching and resolving disputes for both AR and Branch accounts.
ESSENTIAL RESPONISBILITIES: Accurately and timely post daily lockbox, EFT/ACH and manual remittance deposits to the appropriate customer account and invoices, ensuring reconciliation of all batches Research, verification, and documenting of previously paid invoices and open credit balances Enter and maintain status codes for any invoice, credit memo and payment discrepancies identified when applying remittances Ensure that daily transaction information balances with AR upload information, banks and GL postings Interface with internal and external customers to resolve open items Document results of contacts, track and follow-up on internal and external customer requests Identify and communicate bank, system and transmissions issues timely Research, pull support and communicate on aged open payments and credits for AR and Branch accounts to support unclaimed property requirements Processing of transfers, adjustments, offsets and write offs with the appropriate documentation and authorization Processing of customer refunds Processing of return checks Research and assist with resolving disputes on AR and Branch accounts Work close with team to ensure goals are met Support monthly statement cut offs and financial close to ensure all required task are completed Escalate unresolved issues timely Report on status of assigned accounts timely Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities Other duties as requested/required REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required Associates degree or college level accounting classes preferred 2-4 years hands-on accounts receivable experience preferred Understanding of general accounting principles, practices and procedures with the ability follow SOP&039;s Experience with financial software Intermediate skills in: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to work tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy Team player, flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and proactive Excellent organization and time management skills Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and internal and external customers Ability to analyze information quickly Ability to understand the issues, identify problems and determine the appropriate course of action Self
– starter with the ability to work independently Ability to demonstrate integrity and the use of good judgment to handle the confidential nature of duties, tasks and information Ability to demonstrate outstanding customer service Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.accountingprincipals.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records