Job Description
Job Description
We will consider candidates near our Edina MN office
Position Overview :
The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for applying cash to a portfolio of receivables. The Cash Application Specialist is also responsible for abiding by the procedures put in place to ensure all cash is applied timely and accurately.
Commitment to Internal Control :
The incumbent must understand, abide and uphold the system of internal controls related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
List in order of time spent)
The cash application specialist is responsible, but not limited to the following :
- General Function
- Applying cash to the Info-Lease, Lease accounting system
- Use of Receivables Edge – Lockbox check image website
- Electronic Transfer of Lockbox Transmission File
- Access invoice information to reconcile figures remitted
- ACH payment processing
- Bank Deposits & check processing
- Returned payment processing
- Review Bank Statement(s) for payment processing
- Investigating / correcting misapplied payments
- Distributing reports
- Resolve unidentified cash application issues on a timely basis
- May involve working with Collection & Customer Service Departments to determine application of payment
- Develop cross reference worksheets to ease identification of third-party schedules to Info-Lease contract numbers
- Working with the Unapplied Suspense report to ensure payments are identified and applied in a timely basis.
- Overpayments / Participations – ensure overpayments / participations are applied to the correct open item / GL so that funds can be sent back to the appropriate recipient on a timely basis; within 30 days for overpayments; the next day for participations.
- Contract maintenance in Info-Lease (disposition, restructuring etc.)
- Other projects including negative net investment research, process testing, and tasks assigned by supervisor.
KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) :
Focus on accuracy and consistency. Once notified of an error / correction needed-ensuring the same error doesn’t continue multiple times.Daily Cash book (including checklist) should be complete and accurate.Responsibility and Decision Making Authority :
Act independently; Decision making within company policyManagement / Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A
Qualifications :
Advanced knowledge of Info-Lease Cash Application and related functionalityKnowledge of basic accounting concepts, preferableCompetencies : Thinking Skills
Analytical abilityProblem-solvingLearning orientedCommunications
Oral communicationWritten communicationAbility to listenInterpersonal Relationships
Ability to work in a teamTechnical and Professional
Detail-orientedThoroughnessPersonal Qualities
AdaptabilityEducation and Experience :
Associate degree with at least 2 years’ experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience2-3 years’ experience in the banking or leasing industry, preferableKnowledge of Banking or leasingLicensing and Certification : None
Working Hours :
Hours may vary and will require evening work and weekends depending on business needs and will require working overtime.Tools and Equipment Used :
Personal computer, copier, fax, phone, and other typical office equipmentTravel :
Occasional travel related to attendance at industry seminarsPhysical Demands :
Digital dexterity and hand / eye coordination in operation of office equipmentLight lifting and carrying of supplies, files, etc.Ability to speak to and hear customers and / or other employees via phone or in personBody motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move from one office location to anotherThe job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The position is (exempt / non-exempt) and the salary will be between $54,600.00 and $65,000.00 with an opportunity to earn (a discretionary annual bonus).
The salary range is determined and based on internal equity, market data / ranges, applicant's skills, prior relevant experience and education.
Additional benefits :
Medical, Dental, and vision plans401(k) and matchingPaid Time OffCompany Paid Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramTraining and Development OpportunitiesEmployee Discounts