POSITION SUMMARY:

Vallen’s Cash Applications Associate is an individual contributor work role that receives funds from customers and/or associates, disburses funds, and records monetary transactions in the appropriate business establishment or place of public accommodation.  They also resolve daily exception items that are not auto-applied within Vallen systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately and timely, apply payments to customer accounts received in the company Lockbox.
• Resolve daily exception items not auto-applied with Vallen systems.
• Apply ACH and wire payments received on the bank statement.
• Build and upload daily payment application ASN.
• Communicate unresolved customer remittance issues to the Credit and Collections Department.
• Process returned check items and credit card chargebacks.
• Balance daily application with deposits.
• Assist the department in order to meet month-end close requirements.
• Assist the department in researching and resolving month end reconciling items.
• Work with department databases and portals following all standard operating procedures and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance) or equivalent experience coupled with 0-2 years experience with working in cash applications, accounts receivable, or account reconciliations.  Other relevant experience should include:

• Average Ten Key speed of 8,000 KPH or higher with demonstration of accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Must be highly detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

• The work environment is generally favorable.
• Lighting and temperature are adequate.
• There are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• May be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Will have long periods of time working on a computer and performing key-boarding activities.

ABOUT VALLEN

Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions and services along with a comprehensive range of maintenance, repair, operating, production, safety and electrical products to meet the growing supply needs of customers in facilities across North America and around the world. Vallen is headquartered in Belmont, NC and is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA, part of the global Sonepar family.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

401K Plan, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a definitive career path.

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETERAN

Required Skills Required Experience

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Patient assessment.
• Clinical education related to specialty.
• Principles of patient/family teaching.