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Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate application of incoming payments to customer accounts.This role involves managing payment discrepancies, supporting cash reconciliation processes, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.The position is integral to maintaining up-to-date accounts receivable records and ensuring compliance with financial policies.Follow established policies, procedures, and management guidance.Manage the daily cash applications activities ensuring timeliness and meeting all required SLA.Work closely with the team, team lead/manager and relevant offshore and onshore teams within O2C Tower in reaching goals and accomplishing the team vision.
Responsibilities & DutiesAccurately post and allocate customer payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, etc.) to appropriate accounts in ERP systems.Process unapplied and unidentified payments, ensuring timely resolution.Reconcile daily cash receipts with bank statements.Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies such as short payments, overpayments, or deductions.Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., PA, billing) and customers to address payment issues.Document and escalate unresolved discrepancies as needed.Assist in month-end close activities, including cash reconciliation and reporting.Generate and analyze accounts receivable reports to identify trends or irregularities.Support audits by providing relevant payment and cash application records.Identify opportunities to improve cash application processes and contribute to the implementation of best practices.Work with IT and finance teams to optimize system functionalities for cash application.Act as a point of contact for customer payment inquiries and related issues.Coordinate with treasury and bank teams for payment-related clarifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent relevant courses.4+ years of relevant professional experience in cash applicationAdvanced knowledge and understanding of accounting standards and procedures and internal controls.Proven experience as a cash applications or similar roleExcellent skills in investigating/researching payment history/detailsKnowledge of billing procedures and collectionsProficiency knowledge of MS Office and databasesComfortable working with targetsPatience and ability to manage stressAble to handle difficult or irate stakeholdersProblem-solving skillsVery keen to detailsAbility to work independently and contribute to broader team objectivesAbility to multitask and manage time amid multiple deadlines
Additional Information
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesInterpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of positions within the organization.Good verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate in a clear, constructive, and professional manner.Strengthen relationships by creating and maintaining communication with internal/external stakeholders and/or team members; understand needs, resolve issues, and meet expectations.Cultural adaptability to cater clients in different regions.Actively look for ways to improve current process and ways of workingTeam playerAmendable to work extended working hours on critical days (e.g. fiscal month end/quarter end/year end), Region Holidays and Weekends as needed.