Cash Application and Accounting Specialist

Overview Huff Powell Bailey is a boutique defense litigation law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with 7 offices throughout Georgia and the Carolinas. Job Summary Seeking a detail-oriented Cash Application and Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. This individual will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of incoming payments, reconciling customer accounts, and providing general accounting support. The ideal candidate ensures seamless cash flow, resolves discrepancies, and maintains impeccable financial records. Key Responsibilities Cash Application & Accounts Receivable: Process payments—Accurately apply and post high-volume incoming payments (ACH, wires, and checks) to corresponding customer invoices. Bank Reconciliation: Download and review daily bank activity, ensuring cash receipts match system ledgers exactly. Dispute Resolution: Investigate payment discrepancies, short pays, overpayments, and missing remittances. General Accounting Support Month-End Close: Assist the Chief Financial Officer with month-end close procedures, including running AR aging reports and reconciling subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger. Journal Entries: Prepare and post standard journal entries and assist with account analysis. Periodic Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports, required bank reporting and ad hoc Partner reporting requests. Credit Card Payments: Work with Accounts Payable in the timely processing of credit card statements. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred. Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in cash applications, accounts receivable management, or general bookkeeping. Tech Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Attention to Detail: Strong aptitude for numbers, high data-entry accuracy, and problem-solving skills. Communication: Ability to communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders to track down missing remittance information. Onsite position 5 days per week, Midtown location. #J-18808-Ljbffr