Cash Receipts Specialist at East Meadow, New York

Cash Receipts Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cash Receipts Specialist to join our growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for cash application, payment reconciliation, lien waiver processing, and supporting overall accounts receivable operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.

This position requires strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Candidates without advanced Excel experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash Receipts & Accounts Receivable experience.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, duplicate payments, and other payment discrepancies.
• Monitor customer accounts and maintain accurate payment records.
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts receivable and cash application.
• Assist with collections follow-up and account reconciliations as needed.

Lien Waiver Processing:

• Review lien waiver requests for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify invoice amounts, project information, and supporting documentation.
• Obtain required approvals and signatures.
• Distribute completed lien waivers to customers and internal stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Excel (REQUIRED)

• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs
• Data Analysis
• Reconciliations
• Reporting
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, Sage 300, or similar platforms preferred.

What We're Looking For:

The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, possess strong analytical abilities, and have a proven track record of managing cash application and accounts receivable processes with accuracy and efficiency. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with accounting, collections, billing, and operations teams are essential. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.