Thepanarogroup

Thepanarogroup

AR Cash Applications Specialist

Brown Deer, WI, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
AccountingExcelSAPERPCustomer SupportAR/VRResearchInternal AuditAccounts PayableNetSuite

About the role

  • Since 1956, TAPCO has provided standard and custom traffic safety and parking solutions to government agencies and private businesses across the U.S., Canada, and beyond.
  • Headquartered in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, we continue to grow with over 300 team members nationwide.
  • We've been recognized as a Top Workplace (2021 & 2023) by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, based entirely on employee feedback.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate records of cash application, adjustments, and account activity; ensure proper audit trail and adherence to internal controls (e.g., segregation of duties).
  • Support AR aging accuracy by clearing misapplied payments and ensuring invoices are properly matched.
  • Assist with month-end close activities, including cash reconciliation, reporting, and support for AR-related journal entries as assigned.
  • Identify opportunities to improve cash application efficiency and accuracy; support process documentation and standard work.
  • Support special projects such as ERP upgrades, bank transitions, lockbox implementations, and automation initiatives.
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze and manage data, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, INDEX/MATCH, and other functions.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in cash application, accounts receivable, or high-volume payment processing.
  • Strong understanding of cash application processes, including payment posting, reconciliation, and handling unapplied or misapplied cash.
  • Experience working in ERP/accounting systems and/or lockbox platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables) with the ability to work efficiently with large data sets.
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills, including experience leveraging tools (including AI).

Nice to have

  • Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred or equivalent hands-on experience in cash application.

Benefits

  • Four weeks of paid parental leave with no waiting period
  • Paid vacation and personal time
  • Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement to support your career development
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Company info

  • At TAPCO, our mission is to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products.
  • We are driven to save lives!
  • Research and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, overpays, duplicate payments, and other variances; coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to obtain remittance details.

Equal opportunity

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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