Cash Applications Specialist

ABOUT ATRIUM: What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team. CLIENT OVERVIEW: Our client, a large and well-established organization in the industrial supplier space, is looking to add a Cash Applications Specialist. This company is looking for an experienced professional that can work on a team just as effectively as they can work independently. SALARY/HOURLY RATE: $24/hr POSITION OVERVIEW: The Cash Applications Specialist must have strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Past high-volume cash applications experience is needed with a strong emphasis on processing and working through discrepancies. Experience in an accounts receivable and cash applications focused role is a plus. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CASH APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST: • Manage matching, batching, coding, and entering invoices. • Handle cash applications processing and analysis. • Update and reconcile reporting/processing. • Apply incoming customer payments (checks, ACH, wire, credit card) to accounts and invoices. • Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short-pays, chargebacks, and unapplied cash. • Reconcile daily cash receipts to bank deposits and accounting records. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account information. • Communicate with customers and internal departments regarding payment status and discrepancies. • Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, or monthly cash application reports as required. • Assist with month-end close activities by reconciling AR subledger and general ledger accounts. • Support internal and external audit requests with accurate documentation. • Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in cash application procedures. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS FOR THE CASH APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST: • 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Cash Applications, or related accounting function. • Strong understanding of payment processing (checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit cards). • Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar). • Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, reconciliations). • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve payment discrepancies. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal) for vendor and internal interactions. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS FOR THE CASH APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST: • Experience working in a high-volume, multi-entity or multi-currency environment. • Advanced Excel skills (macros, complex formulas, data analysis). EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience. BENEFITS: • Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off). By applying to this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Atrium and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to opt out on any message you receive. For more details, please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO