Cash Application Analyst jobs in the United States

As a Cash Application Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and efficient processing of incoming payments. Your primary responsibility will be to reconcile and apply payments received from customers, ensuring they are accurately recorded in the financial system. This role involves collaboration with various departments to resolve discrepancies, maintain financial accuracy, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payment Processing:
  • Apply and reconcile incoming payments from various sources, such as checks, wire transfers, and electronic payments.
  • Ensure accurate and timely posting of payments in the financial system.
  • Process and reconcile incoming credit card payments from clients in compliance with merchant regulations.
• Reconciliation:
  • Perform daily, monthly, and yearly reconciliation of cash transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Investigate and resolve variances between recorded and deposited amounts.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including Accounts Receivable and customer service, to address payment-related queries and discrepancies.
  • Communicate effectively with customers to resolve payment-related issues and inquiries.
• Reporting:
  • Generate and analyze reports related to cash application activities.
  • Provide regular updates on cash application metrics and performance.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in cash application procedures.
  • Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations related to cash application processes.
• Cash Management:
  • Execute cash management activities, including inputting ACH and wire transfers, processing cancellations for checks, and conducting bank account reconciliations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in cash application, accounts receivable, or a similar financial role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and software, with proficiency in ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry.
• Effective communication skills for interaction with internal teams and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.