Description We are looking for a Cash Application Specialist to join an airline organization in Grapevine, Texas. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume accounting environment and takes pride in precise, timely transaction processing. The position focuses on applying customer payments, supporting accounts receivable activity, and maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities and bank accounts. Responsibilities: - Apply incoming customer payments with accuracy and timeliness, ensuring receipts are matched correctly to outstanding invoices in a fast-paced environment. - Review bank activity and use daily payment information to prepare and enter journal entries within the accounting system. - Build and maintain Excel-based upload templates so journal entries are complete, organized, and ready for processing. - Record cash receipts properly across bank and receivables accounts while maintaining accurate financial reporting. - Allocate payments that cover single or multiple invoices, including more detailed remittances requiring careful review and breakdown. - Coordinate intercompany cash movements and assign transactions correctly among multiple legal entities and related accounts. - Support cash application work across several entity-specific bank accounts, ensuring each transaction is posted to the appropriate business unit. - Investigate unapplied cash, payment mismatches, and prior posting issues, then complete reconciliations or corrective entries as needed. - Process a variety of payment methods, including electronic transfers and other receipt types, while keeping daily activity current and accurate. - Assist with specialized cash activity such as cargo-related receipts and card payments by assigning funds to the correct general ledger accounts. Requirements - Experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, or a similar transactional accounting function. - Ability to prepare journal entries and work effectively within manual or detail-intensive accounting processes. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with spreadsheets efficiently and accurately. - Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve payment posting discrepancies. - High attention to detail and a consistent commitment to data accuracy. - Ability to manage multiple transactions and shifting priorities while meeting deadlines. - Experience with Sun Financials or a comparable accounting platform is preferred. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .