Cash Application Specialist

Teaneck, New Jersey Temporary USD23 - USD25 per hour View Job Description
This Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for accurately applying incoming payments to customer accounts, maintaining up-to-date records, and proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • A rapidly growing leader in the logistics industry
  • Provides valuable opportunities to collaborate with experienced colleagues

About Our Client

My client is a leading waste and logistics company providing collection, transportation, and disposal services for a wide range of materials. They focus on efficient routing, sustainability initiatives, and reliable service to support both commercial and industrial customers.

Job Description

  • Manage daily posting of cash receipts across multiple payment channels, including billing systems, credit cards, lockbox, checks, ACH, and wires
  • Research and clear unapplied cash balances, ensuring accurate allocation and coordinating with internal teams when needed
  • Maintain organized audit-ready documentation, including remittances, check copies, and daily treasury reporting
  • Process returned payments (NSFs) and perform necessary account adjustments and reversals
  • Record customer refunds and correct misapplied payments or inter-account transfers
  • Investigate and resolve lockbox discrepancies and exceptions
  • Partner with Treasury and Collections to address cash application issues and improve processes
  • Communicate directly with customers to resolve payment discrepancies and account concerns

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; strong numerical skills considered in lieu of formal education
  • Familiarity with banking practices, online platforms, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and accounts receivable processes, with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • At least 2 years of experience in cash applications and customer service; Tower system experience is a plus

What's on Offer

Competitive pay and a strong benefits package

Contact
Anthony Melody
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7049806

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accounts Receivable
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Teaneck
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Anthony Melody
Job Reference
JN-062026-7049806