Alight
Sr.CashApplicationSpecialist
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“Sr. Cash Application Specialist at Alight. Skills: Cash Application, Accounts Receivable, Payment Reconciliation, Unapplied Cash Resolution, ERP / Workday Finance, OTC Process Knowledge, MS Excel (Intermediate to Advanced). Accurate and timely application of customer payments. Resolving unapplied cash”
What You'll Achieve.
Accurate and timely application of customer payments; Resolving unapplied cash; Supporting reconciliation activities; Ensure adherence to SLA timelines, internal controls, and audit requirements
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; Ability to work independently and handle high‑volume transactions
Background check, SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, drug test, Authorization to work in the Employing Country without future sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field, 4–7 years of experience in Cash Application / Accounts Receivable / Order to Cash, understanding of AR processes, payment methods, and reconciliation, Experience working with ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, SAP, or similar), Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, Ability to work independently and handle high‑volume transactions
Nice to Have
Experience supporting US/Global clients preferred
What You'll Do.
Accurate and timely application of customer payments
Resolving unapplied cash
Supporting reconciliation activities
Apply customer payments (Wire
Lockbox) accurately and timely in the ERP system
Research and resolve unapplied and misapplied cash promptly
Analyze remittance information and identify discrepancies between payments and invoices
Process credit applications
and re‑applications as per approved procedure
Handle complex customer scenarios including short payments
Ensure adherence to SLA timelines
and audit requirements
Support month‑end close activities
Prepare and maintain documentation for audits and compliance reviews
Provide guidance and support to junior team members when required
Act as a subject matter expert for cash application processes and issue resolution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating closely with Collections, Billing, and Finance teams; Coordinate with Collections, Billing, Credit, and Revenue Accounting to resolve payment issues; Provide guidance and support to junior team members when required
Communication Scope
communication and stakeholder management skills
Full Job Description
**Our story** At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.” **Our Values:** Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs. Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives. Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others. It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation. With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work. Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight. Learn more at careers.alight.com **Job Description – Sr. Cash Application Specialist** **Job Summary** The Sr. Cash Application Specialist is responsible for **accurate and timely application of customer payments** , resolving unapplied cash, and supporting reconciliation activities. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex payment scenarios while collaborating closely with Collections, Billing, and Finance teams. **Key Responsibilities** * Apply customer payments (Wire, ACH, Check, Lockbox) accurately and timely in the ERP system * Research and resolve **unapplied and misapplied cash** promptly * Analyze remittance information and identify discrepancies between payments and invoices * Coordinate with **Collections, Billing, Credit, and Revenue Accounting** to resolve payment issues * Process credit applications, adjustments, and re‑applications as per approved procedure * Handle compl
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