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Robert Half Senior Cash Application Specialist in Buffalo, New York
Description The purpose of this position is to ensure timely and accurate application of cash receipts and the timely resolution of unapplied cash and overpayments; research account issues and contact clients to obtain information to resolve payment related account issues. This position will also work closely with international accounting to ensure timely & accurate posting of intercompany payments; work on assigned special projects, support the processing of outgoing treasury wires; review and process bank fees and adjustments and ensure compliance with abandoned property rules.
Applies incoming us & international (lac and EMEIA) payments (checks, electronic transfers, tele-checks & credit cards) to the proper customer or corporate account to ensure accurate application of funds and recordkeeping. Retrieves remittance information daily from us and international (lac & mea) depository banks and verifies that all funds have been received, posted and reconciled. Processes accounts receivable adjustments, write-offs, recoveries and refunds for us & international regions (lac & mea) to customer accounts as requested by collectors, cbrs's, account management and other company employees, verifying proper approval. Interface with corporate treasury and with accounts payable and other internal departments to support processing of outgoing USD wire transfers and ach payments using the corporation-s g-treasury system. Analyzes, researches and reconciles unapplied cash, overpayments and underpayments, utilizing numerous systems to ensure the accuracy of the customer's account, timely application of all funds and proper statement of accounts receivable. Manages accounts receivable portfolio for credit balance excluding unapplied cash and credit balance accounts to ensure compliance with the company's abandoned property policy and proper resolution of credits in accounts receivable. Utilizes technical knowledge and systems to research & resolve customer's inquiries regarding application of funds. Records payment discrepancies in coda notes and/or in dispute tracking system as appropriate. Assists employees in understanding/analyzing information in the coda financial system (i.e. Browse details) and provides remittance related detail for the purpose of account reconciliation, dispute resolution, collection of outstanding balances and responding to inquiries. Works on special projects and with collectors on key accounts as needed. Serves as bank and credit card provider liaison; processes bank bank transactions such as returned items and credit card fees & responds to chargebacks due to disputed credit card charges. Supports international finance teams by identifying and communicating incoming funds & posting needed international payments to international cash accounts for settlements as needed. Performs testing for system upgrades (coda, credit card and other key systems) for cash application areas, forms, etc. Serves as a back-up to the cash application manager for monthly reports, conference calls, special projects, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
Associate's degree or equivalent office work experience (4-years) plus three (3) years of cash application experience required; must have excellent computer skills & experience with Excel, CODA (browse details, browse desktop) mars applications, including, but not limited to, rapid cash entry, odq. Must be detailed oriented with excellent data entry skills. Must be a self-starter who can work independently and have strong analytical communication skills Requirements Cash Applications, Accounts Receivable (AR), Cash Posting, Posting Payments, Cash Payments, Cargowise, Oracle
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