**Calling all Accounts Receivable Data Entry candidates with HIGH VOLUME experience entering invoices etc. **
Job Title: AR Cash Applications Specialist
Location: Onsite in Ashland, VA
Pay: $17/hr
Employment Type: Contract to permanent hire
JOB SUMMARY:
The Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for entry to intermediate level A/R data entry, as well as maintenance and reconciliation functions, including but not limited to: opening mail, preparing bank deposits, posting cash, entering returns, EFT processing, and setting up new accounts. In addition, the Cash Applications Specialist may be assigned national and group level cash handling functions, account reconciliations, and so forth.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. High school diploma
2. Experience in A/R with knowledge of accounting principles and terminology (must have high volume experience since this role will be handling high volume A/R)
3. Excellent math, interpersonal, communication skills.
4. Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
5. Intermediate Excel knowledge is a plus.
6. Highly detail-oriented with proven ability to organize and prioritize assignments.
7. 10-key data entry by touch, 10,000 kph minimum, required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Promptly and accurately opens mail, prepares deposits and applies payments against the
accounts receivable.
2. Compiles, validates and enters documents -- such as invoices, returns, debits, credits, price
corrections, checks, etc. -- substantiating business transactions, verifying accuracy and
ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
3. Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as Fintech, Bank of America, and
other payment files, to the Accounts Receivable system.
4. Reconciles customer accounts by resolving A/R discrepancies and problems. Issues customer
price corrections and other credits in accordance with departmental procedures.
5. Responds to customer or salesperson A/R inquiries and makes/sends outgoing calls, emails,
letters and/or faxes as needed or assigned.
6. Data Entry functions such as new account setup and maintenance.
7. Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor/manager.
8. Arrives to work, meetings, appointments and other work-related functions on time and as
scheduled.
9. Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Generates standard reports as needed.
2. Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicates hazards and/or suggests