Cash Application Specialist
Premier food distributor based in The Bronx. This role is 4 days per week in office and offers someone with previous data entry experience the chance to work with a top food company serving quality food across the US.
Job Description
This role will involve:
- Accurately post incoming cash receipts (checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) to customer accounts and invoices.
- Perform regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
- Communicate with Collections team to resolve issues such as short payments, overpayments, missing remittances, and researching cash receipts that are not immediately identifiable.
- Provide weekly progress reports on the status of unapplied cash receipts.
- Identify and recommend improvements to the cash application process to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Work closely with the Accounts Receivable team and General Accounting to address and resolve any issues impacting cash applications.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations regarding cash receipts and application processes.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will have:
- 2+ years of Data Entry experience required.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Excel, and Teams)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle a high volume of data entry
- Must be proactive with good problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working independently and with a team
- Must be able to work on-site 3-4 days per week
What's on Offer
Very competitive compensation & benefits package!