Job Information
ManpowerGroup Accounts Receivable Specialist I in Batesville, Indiana
Title: Account Receivable Clerk
Location: Batesville, IN. HYBRID (3 days a week onsite which are flexible)
Duration: 6 months with no possibility of extension/conversion. Filling in for an imminent maternity leave on the team.
Please source for an Accounts Receivable professional with specific Cash Application or "Cash App" posting experience
Requirements:
Degree in Accounting, Administration, Finance or related education
Collection management experience of at least 1 year.
Customer Service Oriented
Excellent Written communication skills
Reconciliation of accounts and Analysis and Account management
Required English language
Technical skills:
JDE system 9.0 preferably, not necessary.
SAP system preferable, not necessary.
Microsoft Office
Hybrid – 3 days a week onsite
Flexible
Team posts the cash – the expectation is the same day
10 different accounts to work with; 3 have 30 – 40 payments a day
European (British pound) payments as well
Emailed remittances and details from the bank
Cash posting is done in GETPAID
Top Skills
Attention to detail
Quality vs. quantity of cash application posting
Willingness to learn
Good communication skills
Ability to think outside the box and research information
Responsibilities
Not a “collections” role where they make outgoing calls
Make accounting entries to post to customer account
Industry
Not specific to a particular industry
Open to less experience than 3+ years
Associate’s Degree would be preferred; HS Diploma at a minimum
JDE/SAP would be nice, but some employees don’t have access
If someone had experience, it might allow them to transition into other duties
Interview Process
- 1 round virtual interview with Tara and an associate on the team
JOB SUMMARY:
The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate posting of customer payment remittances (i.e. check, wire or ACH and credit card payments).
This position is accountable for ensuring all required back up documentation and/or approvals are followed in order to maintain the integrity of the payment application process.
This position is also responsible for leading the implementation of process improvements to maximize the financial performance of the company by reducing operating expenses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review and reconcile all Unapplied Cash within the current ERP system and apply accordingly
Facilitate the manual posting of EDI payments, incoming wire payments, lockbox and credit card kick-out payments, entering miscellaneous credits to customer accounts, other miscellaneous posting needed
Provide customer facing interaction to accomplish correct payment posting the first time. Assist Credit Department (i.e. Invoice Specialist, Collection Specialist) in clearing the Unapplied Cash and credit card kick-outs
Responsible for purging receipts monthly within the current ERP system and ensuring all cash receipt batches are posted
Monitor the end-to-end cash applications process to ensure timely and accurate posting of cash to customer accounts minimizing reposting or rework
Provide guidance in cash posting to analyze department processes and transactions along with researching and forwarding credit card chargeback issues to the appropriate location and department
Analyze current customer credit card requests to identify gaps that could result in overpayments or duplications. Recommend steps to correct these gaps and implement throughout the company. Educate associates on new processes as they are defined
In conjunction with the Invoicing Specialist Manager, recommend improvements on cash posting to improve cash flow for the company. Monitor financial controls and communicate potential areas of financial exposure to management in the areas of customer credit card transactions and cash posting kick-outs
Function as lead liaison to drive operational initiatives and projects for process improvements in Cash Posting
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Associates Degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
Minimum 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Business environment
Experience with General Ledger account reconciliations
Experience in Accounts Receivable and Cash Applications
Knowledge of JDE and Cognos preferred
Fluent in Excel and Access Database
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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