Cash Application Specialist - Aston Carter : Job Details

Cash Application Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Cash Applications Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our accounting team. This role is primarily focused on customer outreach for unapplied payments and remittance, with additional responsibilities in processing virtual card payments. The main objective is to clean up unapplied payments and ensure accuracy in invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process customer payments accurately and efficiently.
• Apply payments to the correct invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Accurately apply lockbox deposits, checks, credit cards, wire transfers, ACH payments, and payments to all invoices listed on customers' remittances.
• Resolve unapplied or misapplied payments and research discrepancies.
• Review and audit payment application work completed by team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide feedback or corrections when inconsistencies are found.
• Handle and post virtual credit card payments from customers.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to confirm payment details.
• Assist the AR Manager with various assignments as needed.
• Provide administrative and analytical support for AR-related initiatives.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding payment status and invoice details.
• Support system upgrades, data clean-up, or special projects as assigned.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance AR processes and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of Cash Application/AR Experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience inputting information and applying to invoices for unapplied payments in shared drive.
• Experience working in a high-volume environment.
• Typing test 40 wpm, invoice processing, and data entry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cash application processes and invoice reconciliation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of a cubicle-style setting with about 50 people on the accounting team. Employees can start between 7 am and 9 am, maintaining an 8-hour workday. There is a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The team is collaborative and supportive, providing opportunities to grow within the accounting department. The company promotes a strong culture of work-life balance and flexibility, with exposure to upper-level leadership. Contractors often transition to full-time staff, and the company hosts office lunches and events throughout the year.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Bethesda, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.

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] for other accommodation options.