Cash Application Analyst

Job Title: Cash Application Analyst

Job Description

This role focuses on processing and applying incoming payments, maintaining accurate accounts receivable records, and reconciling bank accounts. The Cash Application Analyst uses strong Excel and accounting skills to ensure that cash posting is timely, accurate, and aligned with internal financial controls while supporting a growing organization in the data center expansion space.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply incoming cash receipts accurately to customer accounts and invoices.

• Perform daily cash posting activities and ensure that all payments are recorded in a timely manner.

• Reconcile bank accounts regularly, identifying and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and internal records.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable records, including adjustments, write-offs, and corrections as needed.

• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions to analyze, verify, and report on cash application and accounts receivable data.

• Collaborate with the accounts receivable team in Dallas and offshore team members to resolve payment issues and ensure consistent processes.

• Investigate unapplied cash, short payments, and overpayments, and work with internal stakeholders to determine proper application.

• Support month-end and period-end closing activities by providing reconciliations and cash application reports.

• Perform data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to support financial reporting and audit requirements.

• Follow established accounting policies and procedures to maintain strong internal controls over cash application and reconciliation.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in cash application and cash posting within an accounting or accounts receivable function.

• Hands-on experience with accounts receivable processes, including payment application and reconciliations.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.

• Practical knowledge of accounting principles related to cash application and bank reconciliation.

• Accurate and efficient data entry skills with strong attention to detail.

• Experience performing bank account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.

• Ability to work effectively with both onshore and offshore team members.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for investigating unapplied or misapplied payments.

• Good communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with Oracle or similar enterprise financial systems.

• Background in a high-volume accounts receivable or shared services environment.

• Familiarity with reporting and analysis of cash application metrics using Excel.

• Ability to adapt to a fast-growing organization and evolving processes.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Work Environment

The role operates within a collaborative accounts receivable function that includes a team based in Dallas and an offshore team, requiring regular communication and coordination across locations. The organization is part of a rapidly expanding data center environment, offering exposure to a dynamic, growth-oriented setting. Work is primarily computer-based, using Excel, Oracle, and other accounting tools to manage cash application, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations. The position involves a professional office environment with standard business hours, though flexibility may be needed to support communication with offshore team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX 75201.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dallas,TX 75201.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.