Cash Applications Representative

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Review and process daily payment received in accounting system from lockbox and bank reports. Research and resolve cash application issues for payments received. Conduct regular reviews of bank receipts against applied cash to ensure proper records passed to the general ledger system. Process journal entries as necessary.

* Reviews and processes payments received against outstanding balances for customer accounts based on remittance information from customer. * Researching and resolving issues related to the application of payments received against open invoices on accounts. * Reviews credit balances, refunds, adjustments, and claim denials; reconciles, corrects, and applies adjustments to billing records. * Ensure balancing between bank deposits and cash applied in the system and correct any discrepancies between A/R processing and General Ledger activity. * Process journal entries based on generally accepted accounting principles and company processes. * Performs other job duties as required

**Education/Certification:** * Associate's degree or equivalent experience in accounting preferably in accounts receivable. **Experience:** * 2 years of customer service or accounting/bookkeeping experience. * System Implementation preferred **Knowledge:** * Basic understanding of accounting, reconciliations, and accounts receivable functions. Additional training in bookkeeping concepts and procedures. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, preferably at advanced levels. * Knowledge of customer service practices with understanding of negotiations. * Knowledge of lockbox processing in cash application environment. **Skills/Abilities:** * Proven ability to calculate post and manage accounting figures and financial records. * Good communication skills both verbal and written to communication precise information to customers relating to their account status. * Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in a fast paced corporate environment. * Self-starter who takes initiative and able to work well with others in a team environment.