Cash Application Specialist

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
033130 Cash Application Specialist (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities 



* Prepares and distributes production, accounting and administrative reports.


* Collects, organizes and maintains database information.

Enters data, compiles information and reconciles discrepancies.


* Maintains filing systems and bookkeeping records.


* May administer accounts payable/receivable activities and/or generate customer invoices and/or credits.


* May fill in for, assist, or interface with other plant support functions including, but not limited to, customer service/order entry, proofreading orders, shipping, receiving, inventory, ordering supplies, and receiving visitors.


* Applies cash to customers’ accounts maintained in accounts receivable portfolio.


* Identifies and analyzes the root cause of customer short payments and codes these into the system for tracking and following established procedures.

Facilitates the resolution of these items across multiple departments and escalates accordingly.


* Researches and applies unallocated receipts.

Works in unison with the credit department to resolve these items.


* Processes check requests, direct debit, trade notes, payment differences, write-off’s, and offsets.


* Enters bank corrections into system, processes miscellaneous corrections, and coordinates these activities with the accounting area. 


* Provides support to Credit Department on issues relating to application of payments.


* Ensures cash batches are in balance before they’re finalized.


* Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience 



* Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 2-3 years of relevant experience. 

Knowledge and Skills 



* Basic accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.


* Ability to solve problems.


* Good interpersonal and communication skills.


* Detail oriented.


* Organization skills.


* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
 

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