Senior Cash Applications Specialist

Senior Cash Applications Specialist
Location: Alpharetta, GA Local candidates only
Pay Rate: $28-30 per hour
Type: Contract to hire

Company Overview

Our client is a leading organization within the financial services and asset management space, supporting complex operational environments with a strong focus on innovation, accuracy, and customer service. The company operates at scale and continues to evolve through system modernization and process transformation initiatives. They are known for fostering a supportive, inclusive culture while maintaining high performance standards and accountability across teams.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Cash Applications Specialist to join a high volume, fast paced finance team responsible for ensuring timely and accurate application of incoming payments. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of accounts receivable processes and supporting broader financial operations.

The ideal candidate will bring hands on expertise in payment processing, reconciliation, and error resolution while navigating multiple payment streams. This individual will contribute immediately by improving cash application workflows, reducing unapplied cash, and supporting ongoing system enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and post high volume incoming payments across multiple channels including lockbox, ACH, and credit card

• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, variances, and unapplied cash items

• Perform detailed account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Collaborate with internal teams to research and clear outstanding balances

• Maintain and update cash application records within ERP systems

• Support cleanup initiatives to reduce aged unapplied cash

• Assist with process improvements and system implementations impacting accounts receivable

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies

Key Requirements

• 5 plus years of cash applications or accounts receivable experience in a high volume environment

• Strong experience working in Oracle Fusion

• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs

• Proven experience managing multiple forms of payment processing

• Solid understanding of reconciliation processes and financial data accuracy

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred

• Experience with advanced Excel functions such as macros is a plus

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Clear communication skills and the ability to thrive in a focused, results driven environment

Call to Action

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and evolving finance team, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your resume and contact information to be considered.