Cash Application Specialist

Cash Application Specialist

In the maritime industry, where colossal ships dock, and millions of tons of cargo are moved with precision, it takes teams of dedicated individuals to keep global trade in motion. Working in this dynamic sector means that you play a part in ensuring the pulse of commerce never skips a beat, all while driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations.

Dive into a career where your talents make an impact and help us steer the future of this vital sector. Every job function in our organization, whether it's on the docks or behind the scenes in administrative roles, finance, payroll, or IT, has a significant impact on the national economy and critical supply chain operations. Where the pulse of global trade meets the precision of maritime excellence, at Ports America, we don't just move cargo; we drive the nation's economic engine!

The Cash Applications Specialist II will perform various financial and administrative duties and assignments in support of cash receipts and cash application. This work will be performed in conjunction with the billing and credit/collections departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the timely and accurate application of the company's cash receipts in a fast paced goal oriented finance department.
• Reconciles daily bank activities.
• Credit card processing and refunding.
• Codes monthly miscellaneous cash receipts.
• Resolves non-standard transactions.
• Reduces unapplied cash.
• Identifies and implement process improvements.
• Performs other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the billing, collections and accounting departments.
• Communicates and follows through effectively with both internal and external customers on a timely basis.
• Timely and accurate application of cash receipts.
• Proper identification of cash receipts between several related entities, and accurate inter-company accounting for such receipts.
• Works with collectors on unpaid invoices, overpayments, and unapplied/misapplied checks.
• Contact customers to identify unapplied cash receipts.
• Meets defined departmental goals and metrics.
• Works closely with Billing Department and Collections to resolve billing issues.
• Interacts regularly with other departments and offices within the organization.

Physical Working Conditions:

• Requires high attention to numerical detail.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally.
• Requires ability to work at a computer station.
• Office environment with keyboard activities, lifting no more than 20 lbs, sitting, walking and general office.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree in accounting or equivalent accounting experience
• 3+ years of general office experience in accounts receivable procedures and general accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good organizational, math, and communication skills.
• Ability to be initiative-taking and able to prioritize and manage a variety of responsibilities.
• Computer literate – PC skills with knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing role as we move with new and improved technologies.
• Excellent excel skills and attention to detail, goal oriented. (VLOOKUP knowledge is a must)
• Experience with Oracle a plus.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to always be prepared to learn new processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.