Cash Applications Specialist - Accounts Receivable

Granite City Electric - Quincy, MA

Full-time

Quincy, MA

About the position

Granite City Electric Supply is the area's premier electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial, and industrial customers for over 100 years. With more than 30 branches covering Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Connecticut, we are the largest regional independent electrical supply company and the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox. The Cash Applications Specialist - Accounts Receivable is responsible for all cash application functions. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail. The Cash Applications Specialist will apply cash remittances, which include lockbox deposits, credit cards, CHAX, and ACH/wires, accurately and in a timely manner. It is essential that all monthly, weekly, and daily deadlines are met in the cash applications process. The specialist must comply with established company criteria for accuracy of cash application and balance entries posted in the ledger. Additionally, the role may involve special projects as assigned and other duties as needed. This position is based in the office at our Quincy, MA location, with no remote or hybrid flexibility. The ideal candidate will embrace the core values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect in all business interactions, both internal and external. The role demands excellent attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers. The candidate should be a self-starter, able to take initiative and make decisions with minimal direction in a high-pressure environment, while also being adaptable and flexible to changing business conditions.

Responsibilities

• Apply cash remittances, consisting of lockbox deposits, credit cards, CHAX, and ACH/wires, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all monthly, weekly, and daily deadlines are met in the cash applications process.
• Comply with established company criteria for accuracy of cash application.
• Balance entries posted in the ledger.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-3+ years' experience in line-item cash applications.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities.
• Intermediate skill level of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external customers.
• Solid personal assertiveness skills and ability to resolve issues effectively.
• Self-starter; able to take initiative and make decisions with minimal direction in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to prioritize to successfully balance multiple tasks and requests.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Adaptability and flexibility to change with business conditions.
• Willingness to participate in coaching processes.
• Team player and multi-tasker.
• Works with a sense of urgency.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance