What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cash Specialist position at Caleres Inc. and Careers?
Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145 years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.
Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a Cash Specialist in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.
What You’ll Be Doing?
Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud
Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as a Cash Specialist in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.
What You’ll Be Doing?
- Manage cash application: Independently support assigned customer portfolios, resolving complex remittance issues and ensuring daily balancing
- Analyze unapplied cash trends: Investigate recurring exceptions to reduce processing delays
- Troubleshoot payment interfaces: Collaborate with internal departments and IT to review system issues and suggest automation enhancements
- System review and testing: Participate in testing and validation of system changes related to cash workflows or remittance automation
- Process improvement and updates: Contribute to process documentation revisions and control improvement efforts across cash application
- Engage with reporting tools: Engage with reporting tools to monitor cash accuracy, aging of unapplied cash, and overall reconciliation performance
- Account reconciliation: Support daily and month-end reconciliation of customer accounts, ensuring alignment between cash, AR, and bank data
- Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres brands
- Benefits that Start Day One: To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com
- Mental Wellness Resources. Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates.
- Get Paid When You Want. Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
- Relaxed Dress Code. At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!
- Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience preferred; Bachelor’s degree is a plus, depending on role complexity
- 2–4 years of relevant business, financial, or administrative experience including working Knowledge of key processes and systems for this functional area
- Solid understanding of financial workflows or operational policies
- Highly detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot routine issues
- MS Office: Excel (above average), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
- SAP or equivalent
- Experience in retail, wholesale, or large company environments is a plus
Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud