Cash Application Specialist

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

• Enters high volume of daily cash receipts for all US customer accounts
• Posts lockbox payments by recording transactions received from several lock boxes into our system
• Responsible for reconciling cash transactions, third party remittances, and credit card payments
• Downloads, posts, and reconciles electronic remittance files
• Monitors unapplied and unidentified receipts and works with business units for timely resolution
• Works with the billing and collections representatives to resolve posting problems
• Submits checks to virtual lockbox scanner as needed
• Performs the setup of new customers
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Answers inquiries about client cash applications from partners and clients
• Participates in special projects as required
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent Required
• 3-5 years of cash application experience Required
• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience

Also:

• Language Skills: English –Intermediate level proficiency required
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate level proficiency required for analyzing
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required
• Thorough knowledge of the Oracle accounts receivable system function and processes
• Knowledge of basic accounting and ability to organize and analyze data
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fastpaced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Capable of paying great attention to detail
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks
• Be open to change and willing to learn new skills
• Be able to follow up on pending issues and meet deadlines
• Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts, regarding non-legal matters routinely.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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