Cash Application Specialist

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Clayton, MO
Junior
Design
The Role
The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for applying customer payments accurately and promptly, reconciling payments with general ledger accounts, researching payment discrepancies, and collaborating with collection teams to ensure optimal customer service. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
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About Us:


 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


 

Job Description:

Business Title: Cash Application Specialist

Position Type: FTE

Location: 8027 Forsyth

Reports To: Accounts Receivable Shared Service Leader

Position Description:

Work with accounts receivable (A/R) team to apply customer payments quickly and accurately. Apply and reconcile all customer payments in a timely and efficient manner with accuracy. Research remittance details for accurate payment allocations on all customer payments. Work with collection team on incoming payments to ensure customer service as well as optimal handling of accounts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • Apply all customer payments timely and accurately so customer account balances are complete and accurate, enabling a high degree of customer satisfaction.
  • Research payments when needed to ensure proper allocation. Communicating with customers as required.
  • Reconcile payment posting with necessary general ledger accounts, bank activity reports and internal treasury reporting. Ensuring all daily activity is accounted for and balances.
    • Track and resolve cash on account postings when invoice allocations are unknown.
    • Track and resolve unposted cash when the customer of the payment is unknown.
  • Identify commonly occurring situations where payments from customers are unclear. Provide management with process improvement suggestions to minimize these situations.

Job Specifications:

  • Detail oriented and accurate data entry is required.
  • The ability to quickly navigate several systems and spreadsheets in parallel is required.
  • Strong organization and time management skills are required.
  • Ability to work in a fast pace, growing office environment.
  • Performs well in an individual and team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of peers.
  • Customer-centric mindset with effective communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Professional and courteous.
  • Responsible with a strong work ethic. “Get the job done” approach to all tasks.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Experience and knowledge of full order to cash lifecycle.
  • 1-5 years’ experience with cash application in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite is required.
  • Infor Visual, Infor XA, or Cashbook knowledge is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in business a plus

Supervisory/Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. Although the employee may spend a portion of his/her time in the office area, the employee’s essential job duties also require the employee to spend a portion of his/her time in the manufacturing area. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.

Position Type:

Hourly

Travel:

Travel not expected but could be necessary in rare situations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the those performed in the job duties. The employee sits at a desk and uses a computer for prolonged periods of time. Performing the role frequently uses close vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
 

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.


 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.


 

Company:

BW Corporate US

Top Skills

Excel
Office Suite
The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
5,547 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We’re Building A Better World.

We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do.

Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!

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