Cash Application Specialist

 

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a reputable company. We are seeking a detail?oriented Cash Applications Specialist to support a high?volume Accounting/Finance team in Center City. This role will focus on posting daily cash, managing payment discrepancies, and supporting AR functions with light collections exposure. Ideal for someone comfortable in a fast?paced environment with strong accuracy and follow?through.

Cash Applications Specialist (Contract – Fully Onsite)

Location: Center City, Philadelphia
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Fully Onsite
Pay Rate: $20–22/hr.
Type: Contract (3–6+ months, potential extension depending on business needs)

 

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily incoming payments including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card transactions
• Apply cash to customer accounts accurately and in a timely manner
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, and unapplied cash
• Reconcile customer accounts and assist with month?end closing activities
• Support AR with account clean?up, aging review, and light collections outreach (friendly reminders, balance confirmations, resolving invoice issues)
• Communicate with internal teams (Billing, AR, Sales, and Customer Service) to resolve account and payment issues
• Maintain documentation and follow company accounting procedures and controls
• Assist with ad hoc AR projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Cash Applications, Accounts Receivable, or a related accounting role
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar) preferred
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables a plus)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work fully onsite in Center City
• Excellent communication and problem?solving abilities

Why This Role?

• Work with a collaborative Finance team
• Gain exposure to AR and collections functions
• Foot in the door with a reputable organization
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
 

Pay Details: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Search managed by: Cassandra Coakley

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.