Financial Operations/Clerk III

We are looking for a Cash Application Specialist / Financial Operations Clerk III for our client, a global tech company in Austin, Texas.

Details

• 6-month W2 contract
• Hybrid in Northern Austin Texas - Candidate must be local to Austin Metro area for consideration
• The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $28.00-$30.95 per hour.

• Payment Posting: Accurately applying customer payments (checks, wire transfers, ACH, payments) to the appropriate accounts in the ERP. Adhere to finance policies and procedures.
• Reconciliation: Ensuring all payments are properly reconciled with invoices and other related financial records, identifying discrepancies, and working to resolve them.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigating and addressing any discrepancies in payment applications (e.g., short payments, overpayments, or misapplied payments).
• Daily Cash Posting SLA: Monitor and report on daily cash posting to ensure timely application of payments, supporting accurate financials.
• Customer Interaction: Communicating with customers or internal teams to resolve any payment-related issues, such as missing remittances or disputes.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other departments (e.g., accounts receivable, collections, finance) to ensure smooth financial operations and timely issue resolution.

• 5-8-years of experience combining both technical proficiency and a strong understanding of the overall accounts receivable and cash management processes.
• Advanced Knowledge of Cash Application Processes including In-depth understanding of applying various types of payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers).
• Cash flow between system to system and reconcile with ease.
• Expertise in ERP systems such as SAP, Banks, or other similar platforms used for cash application and accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel for advanced data manipulation (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.) and reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial reconciliation processes, including the ability to match payments with invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• High attention to detail to ensure payments are accurately applied, and discrepancies are identified and corrected.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers, vendors, and internal teams, especially when addressing payment issues or disputes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to quickly identify the root cause of payment discrepancies and take corrective actions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, especially in a high-volume environment, ensuring timely and accurate cash posting.
• Familiarity with the service, retail, B2B industry can be an added advantage.

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $28.00-$30.95 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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