Cash Application Specialist

Cash Application Specialist Work From Home

Work From Home positions available in the Boise, ID area. We are seeking a Cash Application Specialist to work in our Central Service Center. This position plays a key role for Invoice to Cash (ITC) by ensuring timely and accurate application of payments received from our customers and daily reconciliation of our bank statements and General Ledger accounts. This position is responsible for processing both internal and external customer payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Work high volume payment applications (for numerous lock boxes) in two operating systems.
• Create residuals (deductions) for credits taken by customers on a payment.
• Ensure that payment batches for the business units match with bank reports on a daily basis.
• Enlist the efforts of Invoice to Cash Department (Accounts Receivable) to obtain remittances from a customer / s that are not included with the customers payment / s.
• Process manual credit card transactions as needed for open invoices and customer prepayments.
• Process both paper check (lock box) payments and Electronic Funds Transfer payments for customers on a daily basis, in addition to intercompany transfers.
• Navigate and utilize the Intranet Portal to send and / or receive intercompany transfers.
• Assist Accounts Receivable Specialists with customer inquiries and research as requested.
• Ensure that all customer payments are entered, and cash application is completed to support month end close.
• Access bank websites on a daily basis to complete the cash application process.
• Pull check copies and EFT payments each day, image the checks / EFT payment confirmation and save on our shared drive (along with the corresponding remittances) as payments are applied.
• Interact with customers on a regular basis as it pertains to our credit card payment processes.
• Work with auditors (both internal and external) to pull audit requests as needed to provide requested information. Assist with SOX Narratives as needed to ensure that they are accurate and up to date.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks to support the ITC Department (Invoice to Cash).
• Interact with bank contacts to resolve open issues.
• Access customer and payment processor websites to obtain remittances as needed.
• Work with Accounting department(s) to obtain posting information for non?customer?related funds.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience & Education

Working Conditions

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3?billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Companys innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high?quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry?Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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