Cash Applications Specialist

Summary: ** ** MediaNews Group is looking for a Cash Application Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for applying cash against open Accounts Receivable (A/R) for advertising and circulation accounts, as well as assisting with account research, A/R reporting and aging, and other accounting tasks as needed. Please note this is an onsite position in our Willoughby Hills, OH office. What you will do: - Key Mavro and Run the lockbox to Advertising interfaces - Work error reports from interfaces (such as from the lockbox) - Apply payments that were identified as exceptions from the lockbox operation - Perform account research on A/R balances to provide advertisers with statements and account history - Process any manual cash applications - Reconcile bank receipts to the Accounts Receivable balances - Critical customer service support to sales organization and outside customers - Prepare and submit balance write-offs - Work misapplied/unapplied balances. Research account balances to correct issues - Field questions from sales organization on open balances and accounts on credit hold - Complete credit card, lockbox, and e-lockbox processes - Use and maintain A/R collections module in Circulation System(s) - Perform daily cash balancing and reconciliation including three-way match: system, bank, and general ledger - Support Collections when account questions arise What you will bring: Accounting process and controls knowledge High attention to detail and proficient with 10-key Ability to read and comprehend written instructions (including process, policy and procedures manuals), correspondence, and financial documents Able to write and organize correspondence (generally in e-mail) Ability to hear, comprehend and speak clearly when communicating information and instructions in conversations with other employees and vendors Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed