Cash Application Specialist

As a Cash Applications Specialist, this role is responsible for delivering excellence in service and contributing to the mission of protecting businesses, people and time. This role will work directly with Customer Relations team to reduce delinquent accounts, coordinate payment resolution, and ensure timely and accurate daily cash applications. The Specialist is responsible for collaboration across all levels to achieve departmental and organizational goals. RESPONSIBILITIES Apply daily cash timely and accurately Review customer receivables and coordinate payment resolution Communicate with internal and/or external customers and various units regarding collection issues Reduce the delinquency for assigned accounts to achieve organizational goals Enlist the efforts of management when necessary to accelerate the collection process Follow work process to communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers Perform training as requested Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned High school diploma or GED required 1-3 years experience in the following fields preferred: cash application, banking and accounting. Strong customer service skills Basic knowledge of accounting principles and terminology; strong math skills Excellent verbal and written communication Intense focus on accuracy and attention to detail; organized Problem-solving skills Critical thinking skills Outgoing & assertive personality – not afraid to approach individuals Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Excel, Word) Experience with Microsoft D365, Microsoft Great Plains, Salesforce, Prelude, American Contractor, Sage 300 or QuickBooks software preferred Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire. All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness Company paid 50k in basic life insurance. Company paid LTD. Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available 401(k) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 and 2025 for Diversity Salary Range - $50,000 - $55,000 per year AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.