Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid Schedule)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
A stable and growing organization is seeking a Cash Applications Specialist to join its Accounts Receivable team. This role supports high-volume payment application and cash posting in a fast-paced environment. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail who enjoys research, reconciliation, and working with financial data.
This role functions as part of a collaborative AR team responsible for applying customer payments to accounts, researching payment details, and resolving discrepancies within required deadlines. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume environment and maintains accuracy while managing multiple priorities.
Apply customer payments including ACH, wire, and check transactions to AR accounts
Handle payment exceptions and research discrepancies
Post high-volume lockbox payments using remittance information
Read and interpret detailed remittance data for accurate application
Maintain high daily posting volume with strong accuracy
Partner with internal AR teams to resolve account issues
Assist with complex or escalated payment applications
Support customer account maintenance and service needs
High school diploma required; Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
2+ years of high-volume AR or cash applications experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
HighRadius experience a plus
Strong research and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment
Comfortable adapting to change and process improvements
Willingness to work additional hours during month-end close when needed
Contract-to-hire with long-term potential
Hybrid work environment
Collaborative finance team
Opportunity to build specialized AR expertise