Easter Seals Jobs

Job Information

Robert Half Accounting Assistant 1 in Kansas City, Kansas

Description

We are searching for a Cash Application Specialist to join our client's team in Kansas City, Kansas. The role involves a range of duties including cash application, account reconciliation, and customer communication in a fast-paced setting. This is a contract to permanent employment opportunity that offers the chance to gain valuable experience in the finance industry.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately apply daily customer payments received through various channels to customer accounts using SAP and IREC Intelligent Receivable cash application software.

• Process and review remittance information, using this data to reconcile customer accounts effectively.

• Balance and reconcile spreadsheets that track daily cash application by division, ensuring accurate detail is maintained across systems.

• Communicate with internal and external accounting personnel to resolve any issues or discrepancies in customer accounts.

• Distribute short pay credit memos and supporting detail to the appropriate accounting personnel.

• Engage in communication with customers' accounts payable personnel to resolve any questions regarding payment application.

• Process and reconcile remote bank deposits using a remote deposit bank scanner.

• Prepare electronic payment remittance detail and backup for scanning into our archive storage database.

• Provide assistance to the supervisor in most cash application duties as needed.

• Assist and support Credit and Collections managers with department projects and other duties.

Requirements • Proficiency in the English language

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and payment processing

• Ability to review and analyze financial data

• Familiarity with database management

• Proficiency in using 'About Time' software

• Experience in scanning and digital storage of documents

• Knowledge of collection processes and credit management

• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suites

• Understanding of consumer electronics market

• Experience in handling customer accounts

• Knowledge of cost analysis and backup technologies

• Experience in handling bank deposits and cash applications

• Knowledge of credit memo processing

• Proficiency in using various software programs

• Experience in processing remittance

• Understanding of daily deposit procedures.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .

DirectEmployers