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Job Description
Accounts Receivable Specialist (Cash Applications)
Ready to bring your cash application expertise to a growing organization? We'd love to hear from you! Our client, a well-established and growing company in the Raleigh area, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist (Cash Applications) to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working with high-volume transactions, solving payment discrepancies, and ensuring accurate cash posting and account reconciliation. As the Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing cash receipts, applying customer payments, researching discrepancies, and supporting the overall accounts receivable function. Responsibilities As the Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Applying customer payments accurately and timely to customer accounts
- Processing cash receipts from various payment methods, including ACH, wire transfers, lockbox, and checks
- Researching and resolving unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and other account discrepancies
- Reconciling daily cash activity and ensuring all payments are properly recorded
- Partnering with customers, collections teams, and internal departments to resolve payment issues
- Maintaining accurate customer account records and supporting account reconciliation efforts
- Preparing and reviewing aging reports, cash application reports, and related documentation
- Assisting with month-end close processes related to accounts receivable and cash activity
- Supporting audits by providing requested documentation and payment records
- Identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the cash applications function
Qualifications To be considered for this position, candidates should have:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
- 2+ years of accounts receivable, cash applications, or related accounting experience
- Experience processing high-volume cash receipts and payment posting activities
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and reconciliation procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas
- Experience working within ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and customer service skills when working with both internal and external stakeholders
Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing organization that values collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement. You'll have the chance to work with a supportive accounting team while gaining exposure to various aspects of the accounts receivable process. If you're looking for a stable role with growth potential and the opportunity to make an immediate impact, this could be the perfect fit. Interested? Apply today-we'd love to connect with you!
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™
Location and commute
Raleigh, NC .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3082878393.