Cash Application Specialist at The Judge Group

Cash Application Analyst

Contract | 3+ Months (Possible Extensions)

Hybrid – Onsite Mon, Tues, Wed

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Must live in PA, NJ, or DE)

Job Description (Concise & Posting-Friendly)

• Using established procedures to correctly identify and input premium & non‑premium payments into the corresponding systems.
• Perform required cross-checks to ensure quality and data integrity.
• Ensure proper MAR and internal controls are utilized for all tasks.
• Utilize various systems to research payments received in‑house or via bank imaging tools.
• Collaborate with internal partners (Accounting, Billing, AR) to ensure payments are allocated/reconciled appropriately.
• Build relationships with external partners including bank vendors for payment research and issue resolution.
• Work within time constraints to meet all SLAs.
• Complete batching and prepping of incoming mail in alignment with internal controls.
• Ensure timely research and application of payments from the daily exception report.
• Complete daily reconciliation of premium receipts and resolve variances.
• Understand types of payment adjustments and customer impact.
• Understand how daily deliverables affect business partners and customer experience.
• Research and complete inquiries within internal SLAs.
• Suggest, develop, and implement process improvements.
• Maintain awareness of daily deliverables and proactively resolve exceptions.
• Perform other tasks as business needs require.
• Participate in projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with up to 3 years relevant experience.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong engagement with team members for daily tasks, problem resolution, and planning.
• Ability to analyze data and identify root causes.
• Must function well in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Treasury experience in Healthcare/Insurance preferred.
• Web‑based application and PeopleSoft experience preferred.