Accounts Receivable Cash Applications

Accounts Receivable 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 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 Applications Specialist, you'll be responsible for applying and reconciling incoming payments across multiple platforms to maintain accurate customer account records.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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