ARCashApplicationsSpecialist

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! 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. What TAPCO Has to Offer You: We invest in our people with a strong benefits package and growth opportunities: * Four weeks of paid parental leave with no waiting period * 10 paid company holidays * 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 * 401(k) plan with generous employer match — fully vested from day one The Accounts Receivable Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely application of customer payments to open receivables, resolving payment discrepancies, and supporting the month-end close. This role partners closely with Collections, Customer Service, and Sales to ensure customer accounts are current and cash is properly recorded in accordance with company policies and internal controls. Responsibilities: * Apply customer payments daily (ACH, wire, credit card, lockbox, checks) to the appropriate invoices in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Download and reconcile bank activity to daily cash receipts; prepare cash posting batches and supporting documentation. * Research and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, overpays, duplicate payments, and other variances; coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to obtain remittance details. * Process and reconcile lockbox files, EDI remittan