Job Summary
The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate posting of customer payment remittances (i.e. check, wire or ACH and credit card payments). This position is accountable for ensuring all required back up documentation and/or approvals are followed in order to maintain the integrity of the payment application process. This position is also responsible for leading the implementation of process improvements to maximize the financial performance of the company by reducing operating expenses.
Description
- Degree in Accounting, Administration, Finance or related education
- Collection management experience of at least 1 year.
- Customer Service Oriented
- Excellent Written communication skills
- Reconciliation of accounts and Analysis and Account management
- Required English language
Technical Skills
- JDE system 9.0 preferably, not necessary.
- SAP system preferable, not necessary.
- Microsoft Office
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: – Other duties may be assigned:
- Review and reconcile all Unapplied Cash within the current ERP system and apply accordingly
- Facilitate the manual posting of EDI payments, incoming wire payments, lockbox and credit card kick-out payments, entering miscellaneous credits to customer accounts, other miscellaneous posting needed
- Provide customer facing interaction to accomplish correct payment posting the first time. Assist Credit Department (i.e. Invoice Specialist, Collection Specialist) in clearing the Unapplied Cash and credit card kick-outs
- Responsible for purging receipts monthly within the current ERP system and ensuring all cash receipt batches are posted
- Monitor the end to end cash applications process to ensure timely and accurate posting of cash to customer accounts minimizing reposting or rework
- Provide guidance in cash posting to analyze department processes and transactions along with researching and forwarding credit card chargeback issues to the appropriate location and department
- Analyze current customer credit card requests to identify gaps that could result in overpayments or duplications. Recommend steps to correct these gaps and implement throughout the company. Educate associates on new processes as they are defined
- In conjunction with the Invoicing Specialist Manager, recommend improvements on cash posting to improve cash flow for the company. Monitor financial controls and communicate potential areas of financial exposure to management in the areas of customer credit card transactions and cash posting kick-outs
- Function as lead liaison to drive operational initiatives and projects for process improvements in Cash Posting
Education, Experience And Qualifications
- Preferred associate’s degree in accounting/business or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Business environment
- Experience with General Ledger account reconciliations
- Experience in Accounts Receivable and Cash Applications
- Knowledge of JDE and Cognos preferred
- Fluent in Excel and Access Database
Additional Info
At FastTek Global,
Our Purpose is
Our People and
Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are
helping people find their success stories . Also,
Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for
24 years !
FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is
100% consultant and
client focused , operating in nearly half of the states in the U.S., Europe and India.
We've differentiated ourselves by being
fast, flexible, creative and
honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Benefits
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our
flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
- Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
- Vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
- Long Term Disability (100% paid)
- Life Insurance (100% paid)
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the
Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 ,
2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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