Cash Application and Collections Specialist

Role OverviewThe Cash Application and Collections Specialist plays a key role in supporting Oil-Dris cash flow accounts receivable performance and customer account management. This position is responsible for accurately applying customer payments researching and resolving account discrepancies managing unapplied cash and supporting collection efforts to reduce past due ideal candidate is detail-oriented proactive customer-focused and able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external customers to resolve payment-related issues in a timely and professional roleMonday - Wednesday onsite Responsibilities Cash ApplicationAccurately apply daily customer payments including ACH wire lockbox check and credit card transactions within established and resolve unapplied payments short payments overpayments and payment accurate and up-to-date customer account records in JD and maintain supporting documentation for month-end close reconciliations and audit efforts to reduce unapplied cash and ensure timely posting of an assigned portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding contact customers regarding past due invoices payment status and account with Sales Customer Service Deductions and other internal teams to resolve issues impacting collection activity customer communications and follow-up actions in accordance with department weekly updates to management regarding collection status high-risk accounts and significant past due / AdministrativeSupport month-end close activities including accounts receivable reconciliations and with internal and external audit requests as to process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy efficiency and customer department goals related to cash flow working capital and overall Order-to-Cash Performance Indicators (KPIs):Timeliness and accuracy of daily cash of unapplied cash Sales of accounts current versus past time for payment discrepancies short payments and and completeness of collection Education & Experience:Associate or bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business or a related field preferred.4 6 years of experience in Accounts Receivable Cash Application Collections or a related finance & Abilities:Strong analytical research and problem-solving attention to detail and organizational in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; JD Edwards experience written and verbal communication -service mindset with the ability to build positive internal and external to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced level of accuracy accountability and & BenefitsCompetitive pay$45000 ($23/hour) - $57000 ($29/hour)annualbonus401(k)with6%companymatchPaidparentalleavegenerousPTO&&GymReimbursementEmployerContribution-HealthDentalAbout UsOil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dris products are sold in the pet care animal health fluids purification agricultural sports field industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves including calcium bentonite attapulgite and diatomaceous shale. The companys mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia Mississippi Illinois and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty integrity and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent -Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race color creed religion sex age sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship marital status mental or physical disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Accordingly all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring promotion discipline compensation benefits transfers reductions in workforce and training etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.