Cash Applications Specialist

About the Organization Brock & Scott has been a trusted leader in the financial services and real estate industry for over 25 years with a commitment to helping our clients succeed. Our attorneys and staff drive solutions that create value and results to achieve client goals and help them accomplish more. Through multiple offices across our geographic footprint, we work as one team, at our best each day, putting our clients’ interests first.

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The Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for accurately and timely applying customer payments to accounts, maintaining accurate accounts receivable records, researching and resolving payment discrepancies, and supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. This position plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of financial records and cash flow reporting while ensuring transactions are processed efficiently and in accordance with company policies and internal controls.

This is an on-site position requiring attendance in the office Monday through Friday.

• Post daily cash receipts, including checks, ACH payments, wire transfers, lockbox deposits, and credit card payments.
• Apply payments accurately to customer accounts and open invoices.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, over payments, and other payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile cash postings to bank activity and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with customers and internal departments regarding payment issues, remittance details, and account discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare reports related to cash receipts, unapplied cash, accounts receivable, and aging trends as requested.
• Process a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and internal accounting controls.
• Adapt to changes in policies, procedures, systems, and business processes.
• Exercise independent judgment when researching and resolving discrepancies or other issues that may require consideration of multiple factors.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable, cash applications, or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial or accounting software.
• Strong data entry and account reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and navigate…