Cash Application Specialist

We are looking for a Cash Application Specialist to join a construction and contractor-focused organization in Cincinnati, Ohio. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working with high-volume financial activity and takes pride in maintaining precise accounting records. In this role, you will support daily cash application, treasury-related entries, and transaction tracking while partnering with internal teams to keep payment activity accurate and up to date.Responsibilities:• Apply incoming payments to the correct customer, vendor, general ledger, or related accounts with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.• Reconcile intercompany payment activity by matching transactions across entities and clearing outstanding items appropriately.• Manage zero-balance clearing activity for customer and vendor accounts, investigating exceptions and escalating unresolved issues when necessary.• Record bank sweep and related treasury transactions through journal entries that properly reflect account activity in the ledger.• Update and maintain wire transfer tracking records in Excel to support complete and organized payment documentation.• Keep daily deposit logs current and accurate in Excel, ensuring all check activity is documented for reference and audit support.• Review payment details and backup documentation before posting to confirm completeness, validity, and proper coding.• Research routine discrepancies involving cash application, clearing, and reconciliations, and work with internal stakeholders to resolve them.• Organize supporting records and maintain clear audit trails while following established accounting controls, approval workflows, and month-end close procedures.