Cash Applications Specialist/Collections Job Description The Accounts Receivable Analyst plays a vital role in the Cash Application and Collections department, focusing on maintaining cash flow through the daily reconciliation of lockbox payments and managing daily collections activities within a high-volume, goal-oriented team. Responsibilities + Maintain a commitment to continuous improvement by enhancing the collection process and the quality of service provided to customers. + Adopt new business processes that promote automation and reduce complexity. + Collaborate with Field and Central teams to identify root causes of past-due invoices and implement action plans to resolve these issues. + Minimize exposure to bad debt and proactively review outstanding balances. + Identify and manage risk accounts proactively. + Manage assigned customer accounts and reduce outstanding past-due balances to meet or exceed targets for contractual accounts. + Investigate root causes for non-payment and compile recommendations to improve Accounts Receivable, including reducing past-due balances and remittance issues. + Report results to department management and Shared Service customers. Essential Skills + Proficiency in Excel pivot tables. + Experience in accounts receivable/payable and data reconciliation. + Strong skills in collections and cash application. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Open to entry-level candidates or individuals with 1-2 years of Accounts Receivable experience. + Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. + Distribution experience is beneficial. + Experience with SAP or any other ERP system is ideal. + Excellent communication skills, with comfort speaking on the phone. + Willingness to cross-train in both cash application and collections. Work Environment The position requires working onsite from Monday to Friday. Employees do not need to pay for parking. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Cleveland, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.