Cash Application Specialist - Join Robert Half in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Robert Half is excited to partner with a rapidly growing company seeking a skilled Cash Application Specialist for a temporary contract-to-hire opportunity in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This pivotal accounts receivable role focuses on accurately applying customer remittances to accounts while upholding strict company policies and GAAP accounting standards. If you excel in advanced Excel, heavy AR reconciliation, and thrive in fast-paced financial environments, this position offers a pathway to long-term career growth with a dynamic organization. Discover rewarding Cash Application Specialist jobs in Saint Paul, MN and leverage your expertise in cash posting, remittance processing, and audit-ready documentation.

About the Role

As a Cash Application Specialist, you will be the gatekeeper of incoming customer payments, ensuring every dollar is precisely allocated to the correct invoices. Working from our Saint Paul location, you'll download remittances from lockboxes, portals, and emails, then meticulously research and apply funds using SAP. This role demands precision, deadline adherence, and collaboration with customers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies swiftly. Ideal for accounts receivable professionals passionate about GAAP compliance and financial accuracy, this contract-to-hire position in Minnesota's vibrant business hub provides stability and advancement in the accounting field. Robert Half's expertise in placing top finance talent means you're joining a network committed to your success in AR specialist careers.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily impact will include:

• Daily downloading of customer payments and remittances from lockbox, portals, and email sources.
• Prioritizing tasks based on payment breakdown complexities to hit daily and monthly cash posting deadlines.
• Researching and breaking down remittances line-by-line to apply cash accurately per company policy.
• Balancing cash applications, unapplied funds, and non-AR entries for total reconciliation.
• Maintaining auditable documentation for all entries to support compliance and audits.
• Building relationships with customers and teams to communicate, monitor, and escalate issues promptly.
• Forwarding lien releases and billing changes to relevant departments.
• Supporting data-entry teams with SAP postings to ensure seamless operations.
• Contributing to month-end closes with reports, exception reviews, and analysis.
• Handling clerical tasks like filing, scanning, collections calls, and past-due notices.

This role is perfect for those with hands-on experience in high-volume cash application and reconciliation, offering variety from analytical deep dives to customer-facing interactions.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, candidates must demonstrate:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency for data analysis and reporting.
• Extensive accounts receivable reconciliation and auditing background.
• Familiarity with GAAP standards and company financial policies.
• SAP experience or quick adaptability to ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills for workload prioritization under deadlines.
• Exceptional communication for issue resolution and stakeholder collaboration.
• Analytical mindset for payment research and balancing.
• Provision of 2 recent supervisor/manager references.

Robert Half prioritizes candidates ready to hit the ground running in Saint Paul’s competitive job market for finance roles.

Why Join Us

Partner with Robert Half for unparalleled support in your career journey. This contract-to-hire role transitions top performers to permanent positions within a growth-oriented company, offering stability in Saint Paul, MN. Enjoy a collaborative culture, professional development in cutting-edge accounting tools, and competitive pay aligned with local market rates. Benefit from Robert Half's vast network for future opportunities, mentorship, and resources tailored to accounts receivable experts. Contribute to efficient financial operations while advancing your expertise in cash management and GAAP adherence. Apply now—submit your resume and call 651-293-3973. Secure your future in Minnesota accounting jobs today! (Word count: 728)