AR Cash Specialist
The Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for managing daily cash transactions and ensuring accurate payment processing. This role emphasizes precision, efficiency, and compliance with financial standards while handling multiple payment methods, including checks, ACH, and credit cards. Advanced Excel skills, particularly with pivot tables and VLOOKUP, are essential for success in this position.
Responsibilities
- Accurately process and record incoming payments across various methods, including checks, ACH, and credit cards.
- Research and resolve unapplied cash items; post payments to appropriate accounts.
- Perform account reconciliations to identify and correct discrepancies prior to application.
- Prepare and format payment files for system uploads.
- Handle credit card transactions, issue receipts, and monitor settlement postings.
- Investigate and resolve variances promptly.
- Enter credit memos for group accounts and process refunds or chargebacks as needed.
- Respond to customer inquiries related to cash applications.
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and banking partners to resolve payment issues.
- Manage pending payment exceptions and monitor assigned workflow tickets.
- Support departmental goals through additional tasks as assigned.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in cash application and accounts receivable functions.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.Experience with reconciliation and payment processing.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.Strong organizational and time management skills.Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in cash applications, payment processing, or related functions preferred.Familiarity with AR / billing systems.High level of integrity when handling sensitive financial data.Work Environment
The work environment is a professional office located in Sunrise, FL. The position requires onsite presence from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sunrise, Florida.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :
Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sunrise,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.