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Robert Half
Cash Application Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$47,502 / year median in Pennsylvania
-14% projected decline
Job Description
An organization east of Pittsburgh is seeking a Cash Applications Clerk for a temporary opportunity with strong potential to convert to a permanent hire. The Cash Applications is 100% onsite. Parking is free. The Cash Applications would be responsible for the following duties:
- Apply and post customer payments including checks, credit card payments, ACH, and lockbox transactions
- Accurately allocate payments to open invoices and job accounts
- Research and resolve short pays, deductions, and unapplied cash where invoices are not paid in full
- Investigate payment discrepancies by reviewing remittance advice, contracts, and billing documentation
- Communicate with customers, project managers, and internal accounting teams to resolve payment issues
- Maintain accurate cash application records and supporting documentation
- Assist with month-end close activities related to cash receipts and AR reconciliation
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies If you are interested in being considered for this Cash Applications position, please 1) Apply online AND 2) follow up with a phone call to 888-396-0099!
- 1 years of experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, or related accounting role
- Construction industry experience is a plus
- Experience with lockbox processing and payment portals
- Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.