Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) has an immediate full-time opportunity to join our accounting team as a Senior Cash Application Specialist. If you have a passion for helping people, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment then this is the job for you!
For more than fifty years, KBS has been providing essential facility services in North America to help clients maintain clean and healthy operations. With a culture driven by our core values – trust, reliability, service and doing things the right way, and rooted in a fundamental belief that all work is “honorable and we acknowledge the dignity of those who do it.” These values are embraced by our highly diverse and inclusive workforce.
Job Overview
Salary Range: $25.00-30.00/hour
This role is hybrid, (2 days/week in office) candidate must live in the Atlanta area
Position Summary
Supports and trains others on the process to manage customer receipts and collect outstanding balances. Supports improvement processes and procedures to ensure accurate and timely customer reporting. Manages work to meet tight month end close deadlines. Tracks daily progress managing balance of efficiency and effectiveness when there are competing priorities. Resolves complex cash issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify and post accounts receivable payments, apply credits, and/or adjustments to the appropriate customer and expense accounts.
- Process and apply daily cash receipts using accounting software via uploads and manual entry.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies such as short pays with direct contact with the customer and internal departments to clear issues.
- Navigate efficiently through the A/R and G/L modules to quickly create system generated reports.
- Respond to AR team questions for quick resolution and feedback in a timely manner.
- Report Hot payments and coordinate preparation of import files to aid in meeting Day 1 application team goals.
- Assist in any testing needed for new processes, process changes or system upgrades.
- Administer training to new hires or team members for new processes.
- Run all bank reports and EDI reports for the team.
- Perform manager functions as needed to support the team if the manager is not available.
- Apply receipts daily for all credit card settlements, wires, ACH/EFTS, lockbox checks, and manual deposits.
- Identify any receipts that are not customer related and follow-up on proper GL code for posting.
- Assist with ad hoc projects and inter-co payment transfer journal entries
- Work with Billing and Collections teams to obtain remits and post payments in full to ensure application and unapplied cash targets are met or exceeded.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- A/R Accounting
- Familiarity with GAAP
- Epicor, NetSuite, Getpaid, or similar accounting software
- Facilities and exterior building services industry a plus
- MS Office applications and tools (strong Excel; V-Lookup, Tables)
- Oral and written communications
- Problem solving/ Dispute resolution
- Process improvement
- Customer service
- Organizational and priority setting
- Sense of urgency and flexibility
- Committed to team success
Job Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in cash application and collections
Benefits:
As a full-time KBS employee (30+ hours per week) you may qualify for benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, and more!
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Health Insurance (E.G., Accident)
- 401k plan with a match or Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Perkspot Discount Program – discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto, apparel & electronics
KBS considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression, marital or military status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KBS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
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What We Do
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (“KBS”), is a trusted partner to leading operations and facility managers across 75,000 client locations throughout North America. We provide essential facility services that deliver healthy operations to businesses through scalable solutions customized to meet client-specific requirements. Our expertise and technology enable our teams to anticipate issues, ensure quality, and maximize efficiency. With decades of experience in facility hygiene, including being on the front lines throughout the COVID-19 crisis, KBS is committed to partnering with clients to Stay Ahead of the Curve™ with the latest advances for maintaining healthy operations.
Our Offering:
Integrated Facilities Support Services
Contract Cleaning
Housekeeping and Floor Care Services
Landscape Services
Parking Lot Services
Window Cleaning Services
General Facilities Repair Services
Leadership: Unmatched industry experience with an agile learning culture -- driving next-generation solutions to customers.
IT: Technology leveraged to deliver operating metrics including time and attendance tracking and quality assurance.
Financial Strength: One of the largest and most stable private service companies in North America.
