Cash Applications Specialist

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic AR Cash application specialist wishing to develop world class accounting and business experience within a highly successful NASDAQ quoted medical devices company.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under direct supervision of the Accounts Receivable Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Responsibility for daily application of cash received for assigned entities
• Reconcile and apply previously unidentified / "on account" payments
• Raise debit and credit memos as required
• Ensure relevant SLAs and KPIs are met
• Cash Application reflects the appropriate payment value
• Only valid and confirmed payments and credits are applied
• All payments received are posted against invoices in a timely manner
• Provide customer payment information to the collections team as required
• Resolve allocation queries with Collections Team
• Process Intercompany and PNC netting transactions monthly in Oracle
• Process Credit Card payments from US customers
• Liaise closely with Bank Reconciliations Team
• Escalate issues in accordance with escalation policy
• Be proactive and innovative with ideas to improve service
• Flexibility around working hours required during specified key periods (month end)

QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant accounting qualification an advantage e.g. IATI

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Must have experience allocating cash in Oracle 12 1-3 years relevant experience in a similar role

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Strong aptitude for working with numbers

Attention to detail is key

Ability to work on own initiative Good interpersonal skills with experience of working in a diverse environment Language: Fluent English

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Proficient in MS office - Excel - Intermediate to Advanced level Knowledge of Oracle 12 is essential