• Cash Applications Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (Indianapolis, IN)


    Description

    Cash Applications Specialist – Contract to Hire

     

    Our client, a well-established service company on the North side of Indianapolis, is seeking a full-time Cash Applications Specialist on a contract-to-hire basis. Training will be onsite Monday–Friday, then the role transitions to a hybrid schedule with Mondays and Fridays remote.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Post and reconcile customer payments (lockbox, credit card, ACH)

    + Identify and separate inter-company payments for accurate reconciliation

    + Research short-pay discrepancies and process approved credit adjustments

    + Review aging reports, apply prepayments, and ensure transactions are complete

    + Follow up on collection meeting action items to ensure timely resolution

    + Assist sales staff and customers with billing questions, providing excellent customer service

    + Apply unapplied payments for cash-in-advance and accounts

    + Complete weekly and month-end billings, reconcile AR balances, and prepare roll-forward reports

    + Research prior balance issues and prepare reconciliations of invoices, payments, and credits

    + Collaborate with Sales teams on billing corrections and invoice corrections

    Requirements

    + Minimum 2 years' cash applications experience required

    + Strong knowledge of Excel basics (formulas, formatting, reconciliations)

    + Degree in Accounting or Management preferred (Associates or Bachelors)

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

    + Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and customer-focused mindset

     

    Why Join?

     

    + Contract-to-hire opportunity with a respected service company

    + Hybrid schedule after training (remote Mondays & Fridays)

    + Collaborative team environment with exposure to Sales and Finance leadership

    + Opportunity to grow your accounting career in a fast-paced, supportive settinging for candidates scrolling their feeds?

     

    Requirements • Proven experience in accounts receivable or cash application roles.

     

    • Strong knowledge of cash posting and lockbox transaction processes.

    • Familiarity with receivables processing and payment reconciliation.

    • Ability to analyze discrepancies and resolve payment-related issues.

    • Proficiency in generating reports related to accounts receivable.

    • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

    • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams.

    • Understanding of compliance standards related to financial transactions.

     

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