Cash Application Specialist

Michael Baker International is seeking a Cash Applications Specialist to join our Corporate Shared Services team.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable/Cash Applications Manager, this role is responsible for accurately applying customer payments, maintaining client account records, and supporting day-to-day accounts receivable operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys working with financial data in a fast-paced environment.

This person should be comfortable working independently while collaborating with project managers, clients, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of cash receipts.

This is a remote work-from-home position.

Candidates must reside within the Eastern Time Zone.

• Post customer payments and cash receipts into the Oracle Accounts Receivable system on a daily basis.
• Ensure all payments are applied accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain client account setup information and ensure records remain accurate and consistent.
• Research unapplied or unidentified cash receipts and determine the appropriate resolution.
• Assist with month-end Accounts Receivable close activities.
• Communicate with clients regarding payment methods and help encourage ACH and electronic payments.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting daily and monthly deadlines.
• Provide outstanding support to project managers and internal business partners.
• Review and validate accounting transactions before posting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency within the cash applications function.

• 3+ years of experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience working with an ERP system; Oracle experience is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including working with spreadsheets and financial data.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams and other collaboration tools.