What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Center Cash Specialist position at Republic Services?
POSITION SUMMARY: The Cash Application Specialist is primarily responsible for the timely and accurate application of payments to customer accounts. In addition, the Cash Application Specialist works closely with customers and/or cash contacts at field divisions, corporate and the lockbox when research of unidentified payments is needed and/or discrepancies arise.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Posts cash receipts to the correct division, account and invoice timely and accurately.
- Balances daily cash receipt input files to lockbox totals to ensure completeness.
- Assists field personnel in the research of cash related items, including sharing knowledge of system capabilities and coordinating cash transactions.
- Confers with customers on short-paid balances, unidentified payments and possible process enhancements.
- Partners with the team and management by quickly bringing issues to their attention, working to understand the root cause and offering potential solutions.
- May assist in other A/R functions and special projects as time and work load permits.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Multi-division accounts receivable processing experience.
- Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills including ability to perform v-lookups and create pivot tables.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 2 years high volume cash application experience.
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000