Accounts Receivable Specialist

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Samsonite is seeking an Accounts Receivable Cash Application Specialist to support daily cash application activities within our Finance Shared Services team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented AR professional with experience applying payments, researching discrepancies, reconciling customer accounts, and supporting process documentation. The position will also assist with SAP S/4

HANA upgrade activities, including testing, data validation, and post-upgrade support.

• Apply customer payments accurately and timely, including lockbox, ACH, wire, credit card, and other electronic receipts.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, over payments, deductions, remittance issues, and payment posting discrepancies.
• Reconcile cash application activity to bank deposits, customer accounts, remittance details, and general ledger activity.
• Support SAP S/4
  
  HANA upgrade activities, including testing, issue tracking, data validation, documentation, and post-upgrade support.
• Maintain accurate records, support month-end close, assist with audit requests, and collaborate with internal partners on cash application priorities.

• Cash application, payment posting, and customer account reconciliation experience
• Knowledge of lockbox, ACH, wire, credit card, remittance, deductions, and unapplied cash processes
• ERP system experience, preferably SAP; SAP S/4
  
  HANA experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills

• Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable, cash application, accounting, or related finance experience preferred.
• Experience applying customer payments, researching discrepancies, reconciling accounts, and reviewing remittance information.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, follow established processes, and work collaboratively across teams.

• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA, SAP FI, customer open item clearing, lockbox processing, or AR reporting tools.
• Experience with high-volume cash application, customer deductions, unapplied cash cleanup, bank reconciliation, or month-end close support.
• Experience supporting ERP upgrades, system…