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Our story

At Alight we believe a companys success starts with its people. At our core we Champion People help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight.

Our Values:

Champion People be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight act with integrity be real and empower others.

Its why were so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health wealth wellbeing absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

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Job Description Sr. Cash Application Specialist

Job Summary

The Sr. Cash Application Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely application of customer payments resolving unapplied cash and supporting reconciliation activities. The role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to manage complex payment scenarios while collaborating closely with Collections Billing and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments (Wire ACH Check Lockbox) accurately and timely in the ERP system
• Research and resolve unapplied and misapplied cash promptly
• Analyze remittance information and identify discrepancies between payments and invoices
• Coordinate with Collections Billing Credit and Revenue Accounting to resolve payment issues
• Process credit applications adjustments and reapplications as per approved procedure
• Handle complex customer scenarios including short payments deductions and tax variances
• Ensure adherence to SLA timelines internal controls and audit requirements
• Support monthend close activities reconciliation and reporting
• Prepare and maintain documentation for audits and compliance reviews
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members when required
• Act as a subject matter expert for cash application processes and issue resolution

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Commerce Accounting Finance or related field
• 47 years of experience in Cash Application / Accounts Receivable / Order to Cash
• Strong understanding of AR processes payment methods and reconciliation
• Experience working with ERP systems (Workday Oracle SAP or similar)
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and handle highvolume transactions
• Experience supporting US/Global clients preferred

Key Skills

• Cash Application
• Accounts Receivable
• Payment Reconciliation
• Unapplied Cash Resolution
• ERP / Workday Finance
• OTC Process Knowledge
• MS Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind body wallet and life because its important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options wellbeing and support programs retirement vacation and sick leave maternity paternity & adoption leave continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful.

At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex race color religion creed national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy marital or domestic partner status citizenship military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression genetic information

or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal state or local addition we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs practices and observances unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note this job description does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education & training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.