Cash Application Specialist

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact. 
We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. 

We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

As a Cash Applications Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Processing bank statements and update matching rules within the system when applicable
• Input and process daily cash receipts from statements, cheques and credit cards
• Performing standard cash allocations
• Reconcile associated General Ledger
• Action refund payments by appropriate method
• Prepare bank reconciliations for all bank accounts controlled by the SSC
• Investigation and resolution of all reconciling items identified in the reconciliation process
• Prepare reconciliations for all credit card and petty cash balance sheet accounts where applicable
• Prepare reporting on cash movements to assist cash-flow analysis where applicable
• Preliminary Investigation and resolution of unidentified and unapplied payments
• Allocation of such unallocated payments to appropriate systems
• Allocation and reconciliation of funds pertaining to Agent Order Files (SSC Specific)
• Liaison with internal and external customers
• Resolution of queries from both internal and external customers
• Preparation of reporting credit balances (SSC Specific)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Good communication skills with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, internal
• departments and key contacts
• Proficient skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
• Remain approachable under pressure
• Knowledge and ability to use relevant internal systems
• Act with integrity, tact and diplomacy
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• Work as part of a team
• Ability to complete a variety of related tasks
• Pro-actively solve problems
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to be flexible within role
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Good knowledge and understanding of Cash Applications processes within specific area of expertise:
  • Queries & Allocations
  • Cash Processing and Reconciliations
  • Best practice in Cash Operations
• A thorough knowledge of SAP system preferable

The pay range for this position is $18-$20 / hour depending on experience.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our Benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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