Cash Application Accountant (1 year contract)

The Cash Application Accountant plays a vital role in maintaining the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of incoming payment processing. Your work directly influences the organization’s cash flow, aging performance, and financial reporting quality. Beyond daily operations, you will have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, develop KPIs, support internal and external audits, and enhance monthly control processes.

The Cash Application team ensures all incoming payments are applied accurately and on time, reducing unapplied cash. The team performs and improves monthly controls, monitors KPIs, and works closely with Billing, Collections, Treasury, and other operational teams. It fosters a culture of knowledge sharing, teamwork, and professional growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Responsible for daily cash applications via lockbox, ACH wires and manual entries
• Participation in process transition and knowledge transfer from US
• Frequent contacts to the various business units to clarify cash received and how it needs to be applied
• Balancing cash received on a daily and monthly basis for the business units you are responsible for
• Responsible for processing refunds to our customers if overpayments arise
• Be on point with Collection efforts
• Supporting team lead with ad hoc activities
• Active participation in the implementation of a new accounting software, including providing input, testing functionalities, and identifying potential improvements
• Responsible for handling customer inquiries and providing information
• Month End activities
• Work with auditors
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned
  

• Minimum 2 years of cash application experience
• English C1
• German language is an asset but not required
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Bachelor's degree: Accounting/Business/Finance preferred
• PeopleSoft/Oracle experience a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Works well in a team environment
• Critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to use own judgement and make sound decisions
• Ability to work in fast-paced, professional environment
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

What we offer

• Meaningful professional development in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values precision, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements, develop KPIs, and enhance monthly control processes
• A hybrid work model.
• Private health insurance and medical care, plus a Multisport card.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvement, automation, and Finance transformation initiatives.
  

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