Cash Applications Specialist
Looking for a hands-on Cash Applications role where your work directly impacts cash flow and customer relationships? Join a growing logistics company in Oak Brook, IL, where you’ll play a key role supporting high-volume AR operations in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Join a growing logistics company supporting a fast-moving, service-driven industry
- Work closely with Accounting leadership and gain visibility across the organization
- Opportunity to contribute during a major system implementation and process improvement initiative
- Collaborative, close-knit accounting team that values communication and teamwork
Key Responsibilities for the Cash Applications Specialist
- Apply customer payments, ACHs, wires, and lockbox receipts accurately and timely
- Reconcile customer accounts and research payment discrepancies
- Review and resolve short pays, deductions, and unapplied cash
- Work with customers and internal teams to obtain backup documentation, including PODs
- Process credit memos and account adjustments as needed
- Assist with AR reporting, reconciliations, and month-end support
- Maintain accurate records within accounting and ERP systems
Qualifications for the Cash Applications Specialist
- Previous cash applications, accounts receivable, or deductions experience
- Experience reconciling customer accounts and resolving payment issues
- Basic Excel skills with the ability to work in spreadsheets daily
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Experience with AS400 and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus
- Experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or a high-volume environment preferred