Cash Application Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Cash Application Specialist to join an organization in Alpharetta, Georgia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage high-volume cash activity, investigate payment issues, and maintain accurate financial records. The role requires strong analytical ability, comfort working across financial systems, and advanced spreadsheet skills to support daily reporting and reconciliation.Responsibilities:• Process and apply incoming customer payments with precision, ensuring receipts are posted to the correct accounts in accordance with remittance details.• Review cash activity each day and reconcile posted transactions against general ledger balances to maintain financial accuracy.• Investigate payment discrepancies such as short pays, unapplied cash, and posting errors, then resolve outstanding issues through careful account research.• Prepare and maintain detailed Excel-based tracking and reporting files, providing regular updates to leadership on cash activity and exceptions.• Work across accounts receivable and related systems to support efficient cash posting and account maintenance in a large-scale business environment.• Recognize workflow gaps or recurring issues in the cash application process and recommend practical improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.• Partner with internal teams and external contacts to address account questions, clarify payment details, and support timely resolution of issues.• Contribute to special assignments and additional finance-related projects as needed by management