Cash Application Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cash Application Specialist to support a manufacturing organization in Torrance, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on applying daily cash activity accurately, reconciling credit card receipts, and helping maintain the integrity of accounts receivable records. The role also partners with the credit team on deduction research, chargeback support, traffic claim documentation, and month-end close activities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record daily cash, check, wire, and credit card receipts while ensuring transactions are applied to the correct customer accounts.
• Reconcile bank deposit activity against accounts receivable records each day to maintain accurate financial balances.
• Investigate posting discrepancies and resolve application issues promptly to reduce unapplied cash and account variances.
• Review customer deductions and gather supporting documentation to assist with chargeback follow-up and resolution efforts.
• Research traffic-related claims and compile the necessary backup materials for internal review and customer communication.
• Complete daily credit card reconciliation tasks and post approved entries in accordance with management guidelines.
• Provide operational support to the credit and accounts receivable team as coverage needs arise.
• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing account support and helping ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc assignments requested by credit leadership or finance management.