Accounts Receivable / Cash Application Specialist

Cash Application Specialist - Chesterfield

Location : 100% Onsite On-Site Chesterfield, MO Hours : Monday Friday, 7 : 00 AM 4 : 00 PM Salary : Starting at $22.00 / hour - 23.00 / hr. depending on experience Duration : Contract, likely Contract to Hire

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a great opportunity to grow your career? We're hiring a Cash Application Specialist (Contract-to-Hire) to join our team! In this role, you will help safeguard company assets by ensuring customer payments are accurately applied and processed. This is a full-time, on-site position with the potential to become a permanent role based on performance.

What You'll Do :

As a Cash Application Specialist, you'll be responsible for applying and reconciling incoming payments across multiple platforms to maintain accurate customer account records.

• Process daily payment exceptions in SAP and High Radius Accounts Receivable systems.
• Apply non-POS (Point of Sale) customer credit card payments accurately per customer instructions.
• Post Accounts Receivable journal entries and issue customer refunds as directed.
• Review and apply all miscellaneous account requests received via SAP workflow, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Post rejections from Biller Direct payments in High Radius.
• Monitor internal request email queues; respond, research, and escalate inquiries as necessary.
• Clear vendor product certificates against deductions; apply Tax on Cash Discount postings.
• Reconcile District lockboxes daily in SAP when required.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.

What You Bring to the Table :

1+ year of experience in Cash Applications or related Accounts Receivable role Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP and intermediate Excel skills Solid understanding of debits and credits in AR / Cash Application processes Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities Clear and professional communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal) Discretion with sensitive or confidential information

This position is a Contract-to-Hire Opportunity This role is contract-to-hire, offering an opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidate (based on performance, attendance). If you're looking for a stable, growth-oriented environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply Now! Ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, detail-driven finance team? Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding future with us!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.