A/R and Cash Applications Analyst

Primary responsibilities are to analyze A/R and Cash Application processes and procedures to effectively apply cash received to customer accounts with minimal error and rework.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The A/R Cash Applications Analyst will have content expertise in the following areas and will be responsible for the following reporting and communication requirements as deemed appropriate by the Senior Manager - Cash Apps.

• Originate, lead, and/or participate in projects designed to improve Cash Application processes.
• Accurately apply cash to customer accounts in the most efficient way possible.
• Reconcile customer remittance information and appropriately apply all cash to customer accounts using customer remittance information provided, or through Excel spreadsheets and High Radius uploads into the A/R system.
• Help ensure the integrity of all the cash application systems and processes.
• Participate in projects designed to improve cash application processes or procedures and/or processes and procedures that affect cash application accuracy and completion.
• Establish regular communication of appropriate A/R and Cash Application information with the Senior Manager - Cash Apps.
• Effectively communicate Cash Application information (metrics, performance. Areas of concentration/improvement) to all levels of management as requested.
• Provide assistance to location managers, sales people, and customer service on cash application issues.
• Establish and maintain positive relationship/communication with other departments.
• Research and review customer remittances and deductions to assist with accurate application to the A/R system.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel (using macros, pivot tables, v lookups)
• Familiarity with High Radius Cash Application preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access
• Proficient PC skills utilizing various software applications and systems
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and reconciliation skills
• Advanced problem-solving and creative thinking skills, ability to be a good team player
• Experience with developing or using online cash application software; ability to review processes and identify areas of improvement if needed to increase match rate of cash being applied
• Must have excellent communication skills in building relationships and customer service with the ability to clearly articulate concepts/results to internal and external customers
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, customer focus
• Must be able to multi-task while still detail oriented and self-motivated
• Work will be completed in an office environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 1-5 years of office experience working in A/R or Cash Applications in a high volume, fast paced environment.

We are an EEOC/AA Employer. An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, + much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.