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Cash Applications Specialist
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Robert Half
Long Beach, CA (In Person)
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Cash Applications LeadAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Cash Applications Lead to join a growing finance team. This individual will serve as the primary resource for cash application activities, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of cash receipts, disbursements, account reconciliations, and related financial transactions.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple business units and banking relationships. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable teams while contributing to process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
Key ResponsibilitiesCash Management & ApplicationProcess and reconcile daily cash transactions, including customer payments, electronic transfers, wires, lockbox deposits, and other banking activity.
Ensure all cash receipts and disbursements are accurately recorded within the organization's ERP system.
Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and transaction exceptions.
Monitor banking activity and maintain accurate records of cash movements.
Reconciliations & Financial ControlsPerform account reconciliations and research variances.
Support general ledger balancing activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
Assist with intercompany transactions and account clearing processes.
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Month-End Close SupportAssist with month-end and year-end close activities.
Prepare reconciliations, supporting schedules, and documentation for financial reporting.
Collaborate with accounting leadership to ensure timely completion of close deliverables.
Support cash reporting and forecasting activities as needed.
Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Create and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting, controls, and operational effectiveness.
Participate in system enhancements, testing, and process improvement initiatives
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple business units and banking relationships. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable teams while contributing to process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
Key ResponsibilitiesCash Management & ApplicationProcess and reconcile daily cash transactions, including customer payments, electronic transfers, wires, lockbox deposits, and other banking activity.
Ensure all cash receipts and disbursements are accurately recorded within the organization's ERP system.
Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and transaction exceptions.
Monitor banking activity and maintain accurate records of cash movements.
Reconciliations & Financial ControlsPerform account reconciliations and research variances.
Support general ledger balancing activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
Assist with intercompany transactions and account clearing processes.
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Month-End Close SupportAssist with month-end and year-end close activities.
Prepare reconciliations, supporting schedules, and documentation for financial reporting.
Collaborate with accounting leadership to ensure timely completion of close deliverables.
Support cash reporting and forecasting activities as needed.
Process ImprovementIdentify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Create and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting, controls, and operational effectiveness.
Participate in system enhancements, testing, and process improvement initiatives