Cash applications Associate I/II

Overview:
Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The company provides services such as hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Clean Harbors serves a wide range of industries, including chemical, energy, manufacturing, automotive, and government sectors.

Business Segments:

• Environmental Services

• Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions

• Industrial & Field Services

• Technical Services

Key Values:

• Safety First

• Operational Excellence

• Environmental Responsibility

• Customer Commitment

• Employee Empowerment

Presence:
Clean Harbors operates more than 400 service locations, including over 100 waste management facilities across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Job Summary:

The Cash Applications Associate is responsible for applying incoming payments to customer accounts accurately and timely, identifying unapplied/unallocated payments, resolving short payments, and ensuring correct posting in accordance with Clean Harbors’ finance and audit standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process daily incoming payments (ACH, Wire, Checks, Lockbox) and apply them to customer invoices.
• Research and resolve unapplied or unidentified cash receipts.
• Coordinate with customers, internal AR teams, and collections teams for remittance information or short payment clarifications.
• Maintain accurate records of payment applications in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate reports related to unapplied cash, unallocated payments, and other AR metrics.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to cash applications.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX guidelines, and company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in cash applications, AR, or general accounting (BPO/Shared Services experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable and Cash Application processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards).
• Good MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.