Cash Application & Collection Specialist

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports directly to the Credit Manager.

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE: Under direct supervision, performs clerical accounting function.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily scan checks to the bank and post payments.

• Post cash payments for the locations.

• Process manual customer ACH on the banking portal and post to ERP.

• Process manual vendor ACH on the banking portal.

• Set up Manual and Auto ACH in SAP, Gui, and bank as needed

• Reconcile daily cash postings for the operating accounts.

• Assist with financial and bank audits.

• Assists with month end review for cash accounts.

• Assist in the processing of credit applications. Help ensure that credit applications are received for new accounts and maintain customer credit files.

• Help ensure credit holds are resolved in a timely manner, subject to credit policy.

• Oversee inquiries regarding payments, balances, credit references, cash discount and sales tax.

• Oversee the reconciliation of customer accounts as necessary.

• Reach out to customers as needed regarding past due balances.?

• Assist in answering and responding to inquiries (phone calls and email) from sales staff and customers.

• Provide support work on miscellaneous accounting and credit projects as needed.

• Perform other work-related duties as requested or require

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be able to succeed within and adhere to the culture of the Furst-McNess Company.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.

• An associate degree in accounting or equivalent in related work experience in this industry

• Ability to read, write and speak English, and access information from computer reports and computers.

• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office products.

• Possess a thorough knowledge of work routines and the ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and can utilize these skills at all levels of the Company as well as externally.

• Ability to provide outstanding customer service to all associates and management staff, showing a sense of urgency relative to solving problems, performing assigned tasks, employee concerns, etc.

• Ability to effectively organize work schedules and manage multiple assignments by utilizing time management skills to ensure day-to-day assignments and special projects are completed within guidelines agreed upon.

• Ability to work as an effective team member within the finance department and company. Willingness to pitch in and do work that may not be a specific part of the job description for the overall good of the department and company.

• Ability to be flexible and be willing to change along with recommending changes that can enhance our ability to serve both internal and external customers more effectively and in a professional manner. Respect other people's points of view and be able to take constructive criticism.