Accounts Receivable & Cash Applications Specialist
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Lean Solutions Group (LSG) is a next-generation solutions provider combining AI-driven automation, industry expertise, and tech-powered talent. Built in the demanding Supply Chain sector, our model now supports 600+ clients across multiple industries, powered by 10,000+ employees in five countries.We help businesses achieve immediate efficiency, long-term resilience, and scalable growth by integrating intelligent technology, optimized processes, and high-performance teams.
At LSG, we believe in your talent and your potential. Join a multicultural, people-first environment where you can grow, sharpen your skills, and unlock new career opportunities. Here, every day brings fresh challenges, collaboration, and purpose.
Our Mission: Transform business challenges into lasting success through purpose-built teams, technology, and expertise.Our Vision: A world where people, empowered by technology, turn any challenge into a catalyst for growth.
Job Purpose
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end management of incoming revenue, specifically focusing on the precise application of payments to customer ledgers. You will ensure that all financial receipts are reconciled daily, discrepancies are resolved promptly, and the Accounts Receivable (AR) cycle remains fluid.This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of our financial records through meticulous attention to detail and proactive collaboration with the broader finance team.
Roles & Responsibilities- Payment Processing: Execute the precise posting of various payment types—including ACH, wires, credit cards, and checks—to ensure customer balances are current.
- Daily Reconciliation: Align daily cash inflows with bank statements and internal accounting ledgers to maintain 100% data accuracy.
- Discrepancy Management: Research and clear unapplied funds, investigating short-pays or overpayments to resolve outstanding balances.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Credit and Collections teams to streamline account resolutions and improve the "Order-to-Cash" process.
- Ledger Maintenance: Manage the lifecycle of customer accounts, including processing refunds, adjustments, write-offs, and necessary addendums within the system.
- Period-End Support: Drive month-end closing tasks by preparing reconciliations, generating AR reports, and providing documentation for internal/external audits.
- Compliance & Controls: Strictly adhere to internal financial controls and standard accounting procedures to safeguard company assets.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related business field is highly preferred.
- Experience: 1–3 years of dedicated experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) or Cash Applications.
- Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Financial Knowledge: Strong familiarity with diverse payment ecosystems (Lockbox, ACH, Wire, and Merchant Services).
- Analytical Precision: Ability to reconcile high-volume transaction sets with zero margin for error.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex billing or payment variances.
- Efficiency: Proven ability to manage tight deadlines and high workloads in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Integrity: Committed to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive financial data.
- Communication: Clear and professional communication style for effective team collaboration and dispute resolution.