Junior Cash Application

Job Description:

Company Description:

SGS is the world leader in inspection, verification, testing, training, and certification, recognized for its quality and integrity, with more than 95,000 employees and 2,400 offices and laboratories worldwide.
Within its structure, GBS Americas operates as the regional shared services center, responsible for optimizing and standardizing key processes such as finance, human resources, procurement, and technology, providing strategic support while promoting efficiency and digital transformation across the region.

Job Description:

The Junior Cash Application Specialist is responsible for accurately processing and applying customer payments within the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control requirements. This role supports daily cash application activities, bank reconciliations, month-end close processes, and reporting tasks. The position also collaborates with internal stakeholders, customers, and banking institutions to resolve payment discrepancies, investigate unapplied cash, and maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Qualifications:

Education:
Technical, Technologist, or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and bank reconciliation processes.
Experience:
A minimum of two years of experience in accounting, finance, accounts receivable, or related financial operations is preferred.
Systems:
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or BOSS is considered an advantage.
Skills:
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
Communication:
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, banking institutions, and internal stakeholders.
Languages:
Intermediate to advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.

Additional Information:

Salary: To be agreed
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Modality: Hybrid work model
Contract Type: Indefinite-term contract