**What you will do** As the Senior Cash Application Specialist you will expertly manage and reconcile customer payments, collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, and lead initiatives to streamline cash application processes while providing training and support to junior members. You'll also play a key role in audits, system upgrades, and reporting on key performance indicators. + Accurately apply payments received via lockbox, wire, ACH, and other sources to customer accounts in ERP systems. + Research and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies in a timely manner. + Collaborate with internal teams (Billing, Collections, Credit, Sales Ops) to address remittance issues and customer inquiries. + Lead monthly reconciliation of customer accounts and AR clearing accounts. + Develop and maintain documentation for cash application procedures. + Provide training, guidance, and support to junior team members. + Identify opportunities to automate or streamline the cash application process. + Assist with audits and month-end close activities related to cash receipts. + Participate in system upgrades or integration projects involving AR processes. + Report on KPIs such as unapplied cash, aging items, and processing accuracy. **What you need** Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). + 2+ years of experience in cash application, accounts receivable, or related finance roles. + Experience with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) and banking portals. Preferred Qualifications: + Prior experience in a high-volume, shared services or multi-entity environment. + Experience with lockbox, remittance OCR tools, or AI cash application solutions. + Familiarity with GAAP and SOX controls related to AR/cash. $69,100 - $139,600 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.