What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cash Applications Specialist position at Brilliant®?
Job Title: Cash Application Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay Range: $24-26/hour
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)
Role Overview: Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Cash Applications Specialist. Our client located in Chicago is looking for a Cash Applications Specialist to join their team on a Contract basis. They are seeking someone that has 3 years of cash application experience and prior knowledge of SAP. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Key Responsibilities
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Location: Chicago, IL
Pay Range: $24-26/hour
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)
Role Overview: Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Cash Applications Specialist. Our client located in Chicago is looking for a Cash Applications Specialist to join their team on a Contract basis. They are seeking someone that has 3 years of cash application experience and prior knowledge of SAP. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Key Responsibilities
- Payments coming in per day that require application
- Invoices posted automatically, unless there are any variances or issues that need to be investigated, they will have to do so
- Posting credits 2x per week and log on sheet where sales team requests credits, usually heavier by end of month, 100 credits per week
- Cash application is manual – need to know the customers and get the hang of it, very straightforward but candidate needs to be comfortable as no automation built in at this time
- ACH and check (usually checks) when they receive weekly, scanning and saving on shared folder, applying check in system, fill out back of check, and send via FedEx (no lockbox)
- Organized and attention to detail
- 3 years of experience cash apps experience
- Understanding systems/experience in SAP
- Communication is key
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Salary : $24 - $26