Cash Application Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cash Application Specialist to join an organization in Alpharetta, Georgia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage high-volume cash activity, investigate payment issues, and maintain accurate financial records. The role requires strong analytical ability, comfort working across financial systems, and advanced spreadsheet skills to support daily reporting and reconciliation.

Responsibilities:

• Process and apply incoming customer payments with precision, ensuring receipts are posted to the correct accounts in accordance with remittance details.

• Review cash activity each day and reconcile posted transactions against general ledger balances to maintain financial accuracy.

• Investigate payment discrepancies such as short pays, unapplied cash, and posting errors, then resolve outstanding issues through careful account research.

• Prepare and maintain detailed Excel-based tracking and reporting files, providing regular updates to leadership on cash activity and exceptions.

• Work across accounts receivable and related systems to support efficient cash posting and account maintenance in a large-scale business environment.

• Recognize workflow gaps or recurring issues in the cash application process and recommend practical improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.

• Partner with internal teams and external contacts to address account questions, clarify payment details, and support timely resolution of issues.

• Contribute to special assignments and additional finance-related projects as needed by management

• High school diploma required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of hands-on cash application experience in an accounts receivable or similar finance environment.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and the relationship between cash posting and the general ledger.
• Strong technical proficiency with enterprise financial systems; experience with Oracle is highly valued.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Proven ability to research account activity, analyze discrepancies, and resolve issues independently.
• Experience using banking platforms such as Bank of America CashPro or comparable treasury portals is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform effectively with limited supervision while maintaining a customer-focused approach.