Cash Applications Specialist

at  Easterseals Midwest

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The Accounting Team is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the Cash Applications Specialist position.This position is responsible for processing and posting cash receipts to the appropriate accounts receivable account as well as the general ledger. This position maintains accurate records and ensures that the organization is meeting compliance requirements in conjunction with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.

Essential Functions:

• Processes payments received for services, grants and donations. Reconciles the payments received to the daily bank deposit log.
• Applies payments to customer accounts in the accounting system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Researches and resolves payment discrepancies to ensure that accounts receivable balances are accurately reported.
• Provides and maintains back up for payments received.
• Creates new accounts in accounting system as needed.
• Provides assistance for adhoc reporting/tasks and provides back up for accounts receivable activities.
• Knowledge of internal controls required to accurately account for transactions to the general ledger.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years cash applications experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite and intermediate-level knowledge of Excel.

• Processes payments received for services, grants and donations. Reconciles the payments received to the daily bank deposit log.
• Applies payments to customer accounts in the accounting system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Researches and resolves payment discrepancies to ensure that accounts receivable balances are accurately reported.
• Provides and maintains back up for payments received.
• Creates new accounts in accounting system as needed.
• Provides assistance for adhoc reporting/tasks and provides back up for accounts receivable activities.
• Knowledge of internal controls required to accurately account for transactions to the general ledger