Bank Reconciliation and Cash Application Specialist
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Cash Application:
Cash Application:
- Perform cash management activities, process and apply daily cash receipts (ACH, wire transfers, checks) to customer accounts in the accounting system.
- Reconcile payments received with outstanding invoices.
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, or overpayments.
- Work with internal teams to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
- Accurately and timely perform daily cash application activities in SAP.
- Support for Intercompany and Netting payment activities.
- Communicate with internal and external customer’s in an effective and efficient manner.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
- Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and internal financial records.
- Ensure all transactions are properly recorded and that accounts are balanced.
- Perform account balances prior month end book closing.
- Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers, ensuring that all payments are properly accounted for and posted.
- Prepare monthly reports summarizing cash activities and balances.
- Provide timely and accurate reports on cash application, bank reconciliations, and outstanding balances.
- Support the month-end close process by providing necessary reconciliations and documentation.
- Perform any reporting task whenever required.
- Identify opportunities to improve cash application and reconciliation processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with other departments to automate processes where possible.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1 year of experience in Credit & Collections.
- 2+ years of experience in cash application, bank reconciliation, or similar accounting roles.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, cash management, and reconciliation processes.
- Proficiency with accounting software, SAP an added advantage. (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Knowledge of accounts receivable, general ledger systems, and financial reporting.
- Ability to manage large volumes of transactions with high accuracy, especially during peak periods, month/quarter END.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and confidentiality.
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