AP/Cash Accountant

United States·LafayetteFull-timemid

Finance & AccountingAccountant

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Position Description: The AP / Cash Accountant is responsible for accounts payable administration, cash application, cash reconciliations,

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Finance & AccountingAccountant

The AP / Cash Accountant is responsible for accounts payable administration, cash application, cash reconciliations, and accounting support activities that contribute to the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial records. This role supports the Assistant Controller and Controller by managing transactional accounting processes, maintaining customer and vendor account information, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of cash and AP activity. This role will also act as support and backfill for AR and Billing.

Manage the AP inbox and coordinate invoice routing, coding, approvals, and vendor communications.

Process vendor invoices accurately and timely in accordance with company policies.

Post and apply lockbox, ACH, and other customer cash receipts.

Research and resolve cash application discrepancies and unapplied cash items.

Perform daily cash matching activities and support cash reconciliation processes.

Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for month-end close activities.

Perform cash and assigned balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.

Monitor customer accounts with elevated document counts and proactively coordinate with Customer Success, Field Operations, and Collections teams to maintain accurate billing contacts and resolve invoice delivery issues.

Provide backup support for AR queue management and Salesforce Opportunity review processes supporting billing operations.

Support accounting cleanup, reconciliation, audit, and special projects as assigned.

Assist with month-end close activities and maintain supporting schedules and documentation.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2+ years of experience in accounts payable, cash application, accounting operations, or related accounting functions.

Understanding of debits, credits, and account reconciliation concepts.

Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Experience with NetSuite or equivalent ERP/accounting systems preferred.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Committed to accurate, organized, and timely reporting.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to process integrity.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to research and resolve accounting discrepancies independently.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Accounting, Collections, Customer Success, and Operations teams.
Enthusiastic team player with a desire to learn and grow within the accounting function.
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism when handling financial information.
Demonstrates excellence in communication: verbally, digitally, and in person.

Annual base salary range between $65-80k

Bonus potential of 10% annually

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at a computer typing and view a screen - Constantly

Stationary sitting or standing - Constantly

Visual Recognition - Constantly

Hearing/Listening - Occasionally

Communicating verbally and/or in writing - Occasionally

Travel - Seldom