AR/Cash Applications Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Process and apply check payments received in the lockbox or through our PO Box against customer accounts in our AS400 system.
• Research and reconcile payment discrepancies, which may involve reviewing historic data, contacting the customer to validate information, working with the collections and/or transportation teams.
• Reconciliation of daily cash postings between internal systems and the bank.
• Support new processes being implemented either through testing or reconciliation.
• Ability and willingness to learn all roles within the department and assist the team achieve daily goals.
• Assist with enhancing existing policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Engage directly with internal customers and/or cross-functionally when issues need to be escalated in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in the value stream mapping process and assist in the prioritization, development, implementation, documentation and training of new processes.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience with cash applications, accounts receivable or collections a plus
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office products (Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and highly organized with the ability to proactively identify and solve problems
• Collaborative, team player, and self-starter
• Ability to build solid relationships and establish credibility across all levels of the organization and externally

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