Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant- Cash Applications Intertek is searching for a Senior Accountant - Cash Applications to join our team in the Arlington Heights, Illinois office. The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurately and efficiently applying cash batches received via ACH, Wire or in the lockbox and managing credit card payments.

This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle high-volume transactions in a fast-paced environment.

This role has an annual salary range of $68,000 - $76,000. Reporting Structure This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager. What you'll do :

• Cash Application & Payment Processing :
• Enter, post, and reconcile incoming daily cash receipts including wire transfers, ACH credits, credit card payments and check and lockbox deposits.
• Process and reconcile account receivables and remittances
• Address payment issues like double payments or other discrepancies
• Engage in collection management processes as necessary
• Researching and resolving customer account issues
• Update / Maintain credit notes in customer files denoting correspondence and other account activity.
• Researching and reconciling open AR credits / refunds.
• Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences;
• Prepare relevant journal entries;
• Additional Responsibilities :
• Support cash application reconciliation efforts and assist with resolving unapplied payments.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Treasury, to streamline cash application processes.
• Assist in process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Assist with preparation for and coordination of the audit process relating to Accounts Receivables;
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures;
• Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Requirements and Qualifications
• Experience & Technical Skills : Minimum 5 years of experience in cash applications or accounts receivable. Strong numerical skills and proficiency with calculators and basic math. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; familiarity with PDF editing preferred. Experience with Lawson Accounting Software is a plus but not required.
• Key Competencies : Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle high-volume transactions accurately. Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both internal teams and external customers. Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to company financial policies and procedures. Customer-focused and committed to quality-driven results.
• Work Environment & Additional Requirements : Must be able to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment. Must demonstrate Intertek's 10X Energies at all times and uphold Preferred Qualifications
• Related degrees in Business or Finance fields are also acceptable, if accompanied with relevant work experience Why work at Intertek? Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts.

At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all.

Learn more about Our History and What We Do . Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients.

Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy . What we have to offer : When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek is a drug-free workplace.

As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department. #LI-CL2 CA-CL1Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.

Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.

Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Salary : $68,000 - $76,000