Cash Applications & AR Specialist

Embrace a career with purpose at Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice S.p.A., an Italian multinational leader in Home and Building Automation. Guided by our vision of creating A World Without Barriers, we develop cutting-edge solutions for smart home control, security, door and gate automation, access control, and more to achieve our mission of Simplifying Everyday Movements.

Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with several R&D and manufacturing centers and offices throughout the region, Nice is committed to innovation that enhances everyday life. Our team thrives in an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth where you'll collaborate with talented and dynamic individuals every day to create groundbreaking solutions. And, as a global leader, we offer award-winning sales and marketing programs, technical support, and CEU training to the industry's top partners.

Our commitment extends beyond technology development; we also proudly support the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program, helping wounded veterans and their families through specially adapted smart homes. A philanthropic endeavor that truly embodies our corporate mission.

Summary : We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Cash Applications and Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist with expertise in NetSuite ERP to join our Finance team. This role is essential in ensuring the accurate application of customer payments, efficient AR processes, and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in high-volume cash posting and be comfortable managing various aspects of the receivables cycle, from invoicing to collections.

Hourly Rate $24.00-$26.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Process and apply customer payments accurately (ACH, wire, lockbox, checks, credit card) in NetSuite.
• Reconcile unapplied cash, short payments, and overpayments with customer remittances and resolve discrepancies.
• Match payments to open invoices and ensure correct customer account allocation.
• Investigate and resolve unidentified or misapplied payments.
• Coordinate with internal teams (sales, customer service, billing) to resolve payment or account issues.
• Maintain daily cash receipts log and assist with month-end cash reconciliation.
• Monitor and manage the cash application remit inbox and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Post and reconcile journal entries related to cash receipts or AR adjustments.
• Support the automation and optimization of cash application processes in NetSuite.
• Process and apply customer payments accurately (ACH, wire, lockbox, checks, credit card) in NetSuite.
• Reconcile unapplied cash, short payments, and overpayments with customer remittances and resolve discrepancies.
• Match payments to open invoices and ensure correct customer account allocation.
• Investigate and resolve unidentified or misapplied payments.
• Coordinate with internal teams (sales, customer service, billing) to resolve payment or account issues.
• Maintain daily cash receipts log and assist with month-end cash reconciliation.
• Monitor and manage the cash application remit inbox and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Post and reconcile journal entries related to cash receipts or AR adjustments.
• Support the automation and optimization of cash application processes in NetSuite.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

Essential functions of this job require the following minimal physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Disclaimer :

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job incumbents are expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the position, department, or the business.

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