Cash Application Specialist

Cash Application Specialist

TN - La Vergne

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin' Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI'S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to "Fun Served Here".

Position Summary:

The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for processing and reconciling customer payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit card transactions. This role ensures timely and accurate application of cash receipts to customer accounts, investigates and resolves discrepancies, and collaborates with internal teams to maintain accurate accounts receivable records. The specialist plays a key role in optimizing cash flow, supporting month-end close activities, and maintaining compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Essential Functions:

• Apply customer payments (check, ACH, wire, credit card) to invoices accurately and timely within JDE EnterpriseOne
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, collaborating with customers and internal teams (Sales, Facilities, AR)
• Process and resolve deductions (valid and invalid) in accordance with company procedures
• Post and reconcile cash transactions, including payments, adjustments, charges, and refunds
• Monitor daily cash application workflows to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards
• Maintain and distribute daily cash reporting (e.g., cash tracker) and support related analysis
• Review and route lockbox/mail payments to appropriate teams
• Communicate and coordinate resolution of payment related issues with AR and cross-functional partners
• Perform daily audits and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Support team operations, including training assistance and special projects as needed

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, the Cash Application Specialist must be comfortable working with JD Edwards. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Customer focused with a professional approach

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years' cash application posting experience.
• Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP, Oracle) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Travel Requirements: 0%

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.