Cash Applications Specialist/ Collections
Aston Carter, Cleveland, OH, United States
Cash Applications Specialist / Collections
The Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for supporting and contributing to the daily operations of the Cash Application and Collections department. This role involves managing cash flow through daily reconciliation of lockbox payments and engaging in daily collections activities within a high-volume, goal-oriented team.
Responsibilities
Maintain commitment to continuous improvement by enhancing the collection process and the quality of service provided to customers.
Adopt new business processes that promote automation and reduce complexity.
Collaborate with field and central teams to determine root causes of issues leading to past-due invoices and implement action plans to eliminate these causes.
Minimize exposure to bad debt.
Proactively review outstanding balances.
Proactively identify risk accounts.
Manage assigned customer accounts.
Reduce outstanding past-due balances to meet or exceed targets for contractual accounts.
Investigate root causes for non-payment.
Compile and implement recommendations towards improving accounts receivable, including reduction of past-due balances and remittance issues leading to unapplied payments.
Report results to department management and/or shared service customers.
Essential Skills
Proficiency with Excel pivot tables.
Experience in accounts receivable/payable.
Data analysis skills.
Reconciliation expertise.
Collection knowledge.
Cash application abilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Open to entry-level candidates or individuals with 1-2 years of AR experience.
Experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
Distribution experience is helpful.
Experience with SAP or any other ERP system.
Strong communication skills for phone interactions.
Willingness to cross-train in both cash application and collections.
Work Environment
This position requires working onsite from Monday to Friday. Employees do not need to pay for parking. The work environment is high volume and fast-paced, which encourages growth and skill development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
The Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for supporting and contributing to the daily operations of the Cash Application and Collections department. This role involves managing cash flow through daily reconciliation of lockbox payments and engaging in daily collections activities within a high-volume, goal-oriented team.
Responsibilities
Maintain commitment to continuous improvement by enhancing the collection process and the quality of service provided to customers.
Adopt new business processes that promote automation and reduce complexity.
Collaborate with field and central teams to determine root causes of issues leading to past-due invoices and implement action plans to eliminate these causes.
Minimize exposure to bad debt.
Proactively review outstanding balances.
Proactively identify risk accounts.
Manage assigned customer accounts.
Reduce outstanding past-due balances to meet or exceed targets for contractual accounts.
Investigate root causes for non-payment.
Compile and implement recommendations towards improving accounts receivable, including reduction of past-due balances and remittance issues leading to unapplied payments.
Report results to department management and/or shared service customers.
Essential Skills
Proficiency with Excel pivot tables.
Experience in accounts receivable/payable.
Data analysis skills.
Reconciliation expertise.
Collection knowledge.
Cash application abilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Open to entry-level candidates or individuals with 1-2 years of AR experience.
Experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
Distribution experience is helpful.
Experience with SAP or any other ERP system.
Strong communication skills for phone interactions.
Willingness to cross-train in both cash application and collections.
Work Environment
This position requires working onsite from Monday to Friday. Employees do not need to pay for parking. The work environment is high volume and fast-paced, which encourages growth and skill development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.