Accounts Receivable Cash Application Specialist

Description About Us Established in 2001, MES is the nation’s largest provider of PPE, fire apparatus, uniforms, and services to first responders. With over 25 locations, MES is the most trusted source of equipment and service for firefighters, law enforcement, and EMTs. Our dedicated team of over 300 sales representatives and certified service technicians allows us to bring unparalleled quality and service to our industry. MES supports its customers with innovative digital commerce solutions and a nationwide warehousing system with three strategically located hubs that carry thousands of products representing the best brands on the market. MES offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. MES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. MES will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Job Description: MES is seeking an Accounts Receivable Cash Application Specialist to ensure customer payments are identified, posted and applied accurately and promptly. This position is responsible for processing daily lockbox deposits, ACH payments, wire transfers, checks, credit-card settlements and other customer receipts across multiple MES entities and bank accounts. The specialist will research missing remittance information, resolve application exceptions, reconcile cash activity and reduce unapplied cash balances. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, solid accounting skills and experience working in a high-volume, deadline-driven accounts receivable environment. Core Duties and Responsibilities: 2-4 years of AR or cash application experience, preferably in a high-volume environment. Experience applying ACH, wire, check, lockbox, and electronic payments. Strong understanding of customer accounts, invoices, credit memos, deductions, short payments, and unapplied cash. Ability to process a high daily transaction volume accurately and efficiently without sacrificing quality. Strong research skills for identifying payments when remittance information is missing or incomplete. Comfortable contacting customers #J-18808-Ljbffr