Cash Accountant $50K-$55K – Hybrid in Houston
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Cash Accountant for a dynamic company in the food service industry based in Houston, TX. This role involves managing the prompt and accurate processing of customer payments while overseeing the accounts receivable aging process. The position also requires research and reconciliation of cash application discrepancies to ensure efficiency and compliance with internal policies. For immediate consideration please apply to this posting!
Benefits: PTO, holidays, hybrid schedule, opportunity for growth from within!
Responsibilities:
- Investigate and resolve escalations and discrepancies related to cash applications, utilizing internal tools and individual research.
- Research payment details to address unapplied or unidentified cash, ensuring discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- Process refunds for duplicate payments and ensure the proper handling of unapplied cash following company guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with financial policies, including adherence to PCI standards for credit card transactions.
- Manage the full cycle of payments, including declined transactions, disputes, and chargebacks, ensuring timely resolution.
- Monitor and manage the AR aging process to ensure timely collections from clients.
- Identify areas for process improvement in cash applications and accounts receivable functions.
- Support special projects and assist external auditors with cash application inquiries and testing for new initiatives.
- Reconcile general ledger cash accounts with bank statements, ensuring accuracy.
Client Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in accounting or a business-related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in cash application or accounts receivable roles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP software's
- Strong ability to build relationships and influence outcomes for optimized performance.