Accounting Receivable Clerk I (Cash Application)

About HSI

At HSI, we are committed to helping organizations create safer and more productive workplaces through innovative training, compliance, and workforce development solutions. As our business continues to grow globally, we are expanding our Finance team to support a centralized accounts receivable operation serving multiple international entities.

Position Summary

HSI is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Receivable Clerk I (Cash Application) to support our centralized cash application and payment posting function. This role is responsible for accurately applying and recording customer payments across multiple global entities and currencies while ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a structured, high-volume environment where accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail are critical to success. Unlike traditional accounts receivable roles, this position is focused primarily on cash application and reconciliation rather than collections or customer account management.

What You'll Do

• Accurately apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts and invoices
• Process cash applications across multiple global entities, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific operations
• Ensure payments are applied to the correct entity, currency, and bank account
• Post ACH, wire, check, and credit card transactions within the accounting system
• Process and reconcile internal credit card transactions
• Create and maintain supporting documentation and invoices related to payment processing activities
• Investigate payment discrepancies, short payments, and application exceptions
• Collaborate with internal accounting and finance team members to resolve payment issues
• Maintain accurate financial records while adhering to established accounting procedures
• Support audit preparation and other departmental initiatives as needed

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounts receivable experience
• 3+ years of cash application or payment posting experience
• Accounts receivable experience with a strong focus on cash application or payment posting

• Understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits
• Ability to accurately reconcile and apply payments to customer accounts
• Exposure to global or multi-entity accounting environments
• Experience working with multiple currencies or international transactions
• Experience processing credit card merchant transactions and payment exceptions
• Experience using Sage Intacct
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage repetitive, high-volume tasks efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Experience using Salesforce is a plus

Benefits

• Fully Remote Work: Work where you're most productive—we trust you.
• Generous PTO: Recharge when you need to—we support work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Unlimited access to our Learning & Development library, including our own HSI LMS content.
• Well-Being First: Full medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• Secure Your Future: Generous $1:$1 401(k) company match—your future is important to us.
• This position has an annual salary range of $40K-$45K. Placement within the range will depend on experience, qualifications, and other business considerations.

Application Process: To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, all candidates must apply through our online application system. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding application status or consideration for the role. Candidates whose qualifications closely match our requirements will be contacted directly by our recruiting team.