Cash Application Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cash Application Specialist

Job Description

This role focuses on accurately applying cash, managing remittances, and performing detailed account reconciliations within a fast-paced accounting environment. The Cash Application Specialist ensures that customer payments are properly recorded, unapplied cash is minimized, and accounts receivable records remain accurate and up to date, supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments accurately to open invoices and accounts within the accounting system.
• Review and interpret remittances to ensure proper allocation of cash to the correct accounts and invoices.
• Perform detailed accounts reconciliation to identify and resolve discrepancies in accounts receivable.
• Monitor and manage unapplied cash, researching and resolving issues to minimize outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with collections and invoicing teams to ensure timely and accurate posting of payments.
• Investigate and resolve payment issues, short pays, overpayments, and misapplied cash.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of cash applications, remittances, and reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities by providing reconciled accounts receivable data.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to clarify payment details and resolve reconciliation issues.
• Utilize Great Plains accounting software to process transactions and generate relevant reports.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of cash applications experience.
• Strong knowledge of cash application processes and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in account reconciliation and resolving unapplied cash.
• Experience working with remittances and applying payments to invoices.
• Hands-on experience with Great Plains accounting software.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles related to invoicing and collections.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reconciliation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple accounts and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• construction industry is preferred.
• Experience supporting collections and invoicing functions.
• Familiarity with accounts reconciliation in a project-based or job-costing environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data to resolve discrepancies.
• Comfort working in a structured accounting environment with established processes and systems.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role operates in a professional office setting using Great Plains accounting software and other standard office applications to manage cash applications, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.