Cash Application

The A/R Specialist is responsible for processing all customer payments using ERP systems. The Specialist interfaces with banks, credit card processors, and other entities online and with customers to secure payment information. The Specialist is responsible for maintaining information on payments made and the filing of all payment information. The Specialist will assist with the Bank Reconciliation process with regards to information concerning payments posted and deposit made. The Specialist is responsible for depositing checks. The Specialist cross trains with the A/P Specialist and assist with A/P functions and other duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of AR functions and cash application
• Retrieve information from banks and other sources for lockbox, ACH, wires, credit cards lockbox and batching and corresponding balancing of batches
• Meet Month End deadlines
• Perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• None

Travel Requirements:

• No

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 80% of the time.
• Will frequently move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Office Setting

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong data entry and clerical experience, organizational skills, some Microsoft Office experience
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Knowledge of MS Office (intermediate Excel skills)
• Knowledge of accounting software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years in high-volume, automated cash applications. Strong experience with bank transactions (lockbox, ACH, wires, credit cards), batch processing and reconciliation, and Accounts Payable functions within major financial systems (e.g., SRM, Great Plains, PeopleSoft, Oracle). Demonstrated ability to manage daily cash application activities, resolve complex discrepancies, support month-end close, and train team members. Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with internal controls.

Minimum Education:

• Entry level, High School Diploma (no degree required),

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2 years of clerical experience

Certifications:

• None required

Competencies:

• Agility and Resilience
• Business Insights
• Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Drive Results

Work Location:

• Ames Tools Corporation, Suwanee

Remote/Virtual, hybrid or in-office:

• Hybrid

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