Cash Applications Specialist/ Collections in Cleveland, Ohio

Cash Applications Specialist/Collection

Must be local to Cleveland, Ohio

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for supporting and contributing to the daily operations of the Cash Application and Collections department. Duties include ownership of cash flow through daily reconciliation of lockbox payments and daily collections activities in a high volume, goal-oriented team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain our commitment to continuous improvement by improving the collection process along with the quality of service provided to our 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; implement action plans to eliminate these root causes.

• Minimize exposure to bad debt.

• Proactively review outstanding balances.

• Proactively identify risk accounts.

• Manage assigned customer accounts.

• Reduce outstanding past-due balances to levels at or below targets for contractual accounts.

• Investigate root causes for non-payment.

• Compile and implement recommendations towards improving Accounts Receivable (reduction of past-due balances, reduction of remittance issues leading to unapplied payments).

• Report results to department management and/or Shared Service customers.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Excel pivot tables.

• Experience in accounts receivable/payable.

• Strong data reconciliation and collection skills.

• Experience with cash application processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Open to entry-level candidates or someone with at least 1-2 years of AR experience.

• Experience in a high volume/fast-paced environment.

• Distribution experience is helpful.

• SAP experience is ideal, but any other ERP system works too.

• Good communication skills as the role involves being on the phones a significant amount.

• Willingness to eventually cross-train in both cash applications and collections.

Work Environment

The position requires working onsite from Monday to Friday. Employees do not need to pay for parking.

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 Mar 3, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.