Cash Application Specialist II at American Packing & Gasket OPCO LLC – Houston, Texas

Position Overview

This role will be responsible for daily cash posting and cash reconciliation to ensure the accuracy of cash posting. This role will assist the collection team in their collection efforts by researching and working closely with the Inside Sales Team to resolve any discrepancies. This is a contract position with a maximum duration of three months.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately perform customer setups and maintenance in ERP system and excel master file.
• Assist with processing of vendor payment via checks, ACHs, credit cards, wires, etc. in both Syteline (ERP) and bank (Veritex).
• Ensure invoices are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with company policies.
• Review purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively with customers/employees to resolve payment processing issues.
• Responsible for daily cash posting following the established cash application process.
• Assist in reconciling customer statements.

Required/Preferred Education & Experience

• High School diploma required, some college or secondary education in business, finance, mathematics, or accounting is preferred.
• 2- 3 years of related accounts payable/receivable experience required or 6 months experience as an Cash Application Specialist I, preferred.
• Experience with Infor ERP systems such as Syteline preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Accountability: holds self-accountable for complying with policies, procedures, and work requirements.
• Adaptable: ability to remain flexible to work on varying tasks in a team as well as individually.
• Collaborative: encourages unity, works well within a team, and makes productive contributions to the group.
• Culture champion: high energy and promotes a positive team environment where all members feel included and respected.
• Customer Service: commitment to delivering quality and timely support with a pleasant demeanor to internal and/or external customers.
• Communication: ability to convey information (written & verbal) in a straightforward and professional manner.
• Data entry: ability to enter information accurately and efficiently.
• Detail oriented: delivers high-quality work with little to no errors.
• Organized: neat in thinking and action that supports managing competing demands, handling a heavy workload, and maintaining accuracy in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solver: demonstrates independent judgment and discretion to recognize problems, identify causes and take corrective action.
• Plans & aligns: finds out the proper sequence of activities to efficiently complete tasks.
• Results oriented: sets high standards for own performance in order to meet goals and deliver expected results.
• Self-directed: ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Time Management: ability to coordinate tasks to maximize productivity.