Cash Applications / Payment Posting Specialist

Location: Pico Rivera, CA (Onsite)
Pay: $23/hour
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Job Type: Contract (with potential for hire)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cash Applications / Payment Posting Specialist to join a fast-paced food manufacturing company in Pico Rivera. This role is responsible for accurately posting and reconciling customer payments, supporting accounts receivable functions, and ensuring timely and accurate application of cash receipts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply daily customer payments including ACH, wire, checks, and lockbox transactions

• Accurately post payments to customer accounts and resolve discrepancies

• Reconcile cash receipts to bank deposits and daily reports

• Research and resolve short pays, deductions, and unapplied cash

• Maintain organized records of payment transactions and supporting documentation

• Communicate with internal accounting teams and customers to resolve payment issues

• Assist with month-end close and reporting as needed

• Support audit requests related to cash and accounts receivable transactions

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in cash applications, payment posting, or accounts receivable

• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced environments preferred

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Basic to intermediate Excel skills

• Experience with ERP systems (manufacturing or food industry a plus)

• Strong communication and organizational skills

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Monday – Friday, full-time

• Onsite position in Pico Rivera

• Contract role with strong potential for hire based on performance

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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