Cash Applications Clerk - Finance Shared Services

Location: Sherwood Park West

Position Summary
Acuren is currently seeking a  Cash Applications Clerk  to join our  Shared Services team . This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting accurate and efficient financial operations.

Role Details:

This role is on site in office 5 days/week and will be based out of our Sherwood Park, AB office.

Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

Full time permanent

Responsibilities
Reporting to the AR Supervisor, the Cash Applications Clerk is responsible for accurately applying and reconciling customer payments across multiple business units and systems. This role resolves payment discrepancies, supports month-end activities, and assists with improving cash application processes and controls.

Cash Application & Reconciliation

Accurately receive, record, and apply high-volume and complex incoming payments, including checks, EFTs, wire transfers, and credit card transactions using manual and automated tools

Independently investigate and resolve complex cash application issues, including unidentified payments, short pays, deductions, and multi-invoice allocations

Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of cash receipts, bank accounts, and accounts receivable subledgers to the general ledger

Identify, investigate, and resolve variances related to cash receipts and account balances

Research and resolve aged unapplied and unidentified cash balances through collaboration with customers, Collections, Operations, and Finance teams

Month-End, Controls & Reporting

Support month-end and year-end close activities, including the preparation of reconciliations, journal entries, and audit schedules

Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready documentation while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures

Prepare and analyze cash application reports, trends, and performance metrics to support management decision-making

Collaboration & Team Support

Collaborate cross-functionally with Collections, Finance, Operations, IT, and other departments to resolve escalated payment discrepancies and improve cash flow processes

Provide functional guidance and process support to team members regarding cash application procedures, systems, and best practices

Process & Systems Improvement

Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and automation of cash application workflows

Assist with the implementation, optimization, testing, and maintenance of ERP systems, banking platforms, and cash application automation tools

Additional Duties

Perform other similar duties as required and assigned from time to time

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Post-secondary education in  Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field  preferred

3–5 years of progressively responsible experience  in cash application, accounts receivable, banking operations, or a related finance function

Experience with  electronic payment platforms, banking portals, reconciliation tools, and ERP systems

Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems such as  Sage, VantagePoint, or equivalent

Experience with cash application automation tools such as  Esker or similar systems

Advanced  Microsoft Excel  skills, including Pivot Tables, lookups, data analysis, and reporting functions

Previous experience supporting  audits, month-end close, or process improvement initiatives  considered an asset

Core Competencies

Strong working knowledge of  accounts receivable, cash application, banking transactions, and reconciliation processes

Knowledge of  financial controls, accounting principles, and cash management procedures

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently resolve complex discrepancies

Ability to manage  high transaction volumes  while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with  internal and external stakeholders

Ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion

Benefits

Paid time off

Employer paid benefits

RRSP + Company match

Tuition grants

Discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings

Employee assistance programs

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

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