Location: Chicago,IL, USA
**Primary Function:** The primary function of the Cash Applications Analyst is to maximize the Company's cash flow and revenue through the timely application of funds.
**Major Duties and Responsibilities May Include:**
+ Accurately apply cash receipts to customer/client accounts, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to company policies within 24 hours of receipt.
+ Prepares journal entries to assure proper cash recognition of receipts
+ Research and respond timely and completely to inquiries related to incoming funds, broker referrals and affinity members.
+ Perform daily reconciliations of cash transactions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
+ Reviews daily bank correspondence and reports to assure that prompt action is taken
+ Supply documentation and explanation to Cartus personnel as needed to resolve cash applications inquiries.
+ Identify areas for efficiencies.
+ Participate in Projects as needed.
**Knowledge/Skill Requirements:**
+ Understanding of basic accounting concepts; Identify and trace accounting behind transactions.
+ Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet daily deadlines
+ Skilled in managing/balancing multiple priorities and working under pressure
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Be able to demonstrate attention to details and good-record-keeping.
+ Must have a high urgency to meet deadlines.
+ Ability to learn quickly and apply prior knowledge to new situations.
+ Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Access a plus
**Critical Dimensions:**
Analytical and Research Skills Detail and Deadline Oriented
Planning and Organizational Skills Communication Skills
Team Work Integrity
Self Starter/Proactive Technical/Functional Knowledge
**Education/Experience Requirements:**
+ A minimum of 2 years business related undergraduate studies or equivalent work experience in bookkeeping or accounting a plus
+ Background in banking a plus
+ Cartus internal systems such as: Project Accounting and Oracle system knowledge, a plus
Cartus ( is leaning into its essence, **Where Mobility Meets Agility.** With nearly 70 years in operation, Cartus is an industry leader in global talent mobility and corporate relocation services. Cartus manages all aspects of an employee's move across 190+ countries to facilitate a smooth transition in what otherwise may be a stressful process. The company supports hundreds of corporate and government clients-including more than a third of Fortune 100 companies-with domestic and international mobility, recruitment and talent management, outsourcing, policy consulting and DEI mobility solutions, international assignment compensation and gross-up services, remote and hybrid workforce solutions, and language and intercultural solutions. Cartus is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Anywhere Real Estate Inc ( .?(NYSE: HOUS) is moving the real estate industry to what's next. A leader of integrated residential real estate services, Anywhere includes franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. The diverse Anywhere brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized brands in real estate?Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate ( ,?CENTURY 21 ( ,?Coldwell Banker ( ,?Coldwell Banker Commercial ( ,?Corcoran ( ,?ERA ( , and?Sotheby's International Realty ( .
Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support services, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 182,900 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 133,100 independent sales agents in 117 other countries and territories, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today's consumers.
**At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone's next move - your career included.** What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network - and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction.
You'll do work that has meaning, changes lives, and impacts communities. Here you can build a career across leading brands and businesses, have real meaningful impact, and connect with those who are just as passionate about making dreams possible.
**We pursue talent** - strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. **We value inclusion** - respecting backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and beliefs. Read more about our company's inclusion efforts in our annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report ( .
We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:
+ TIME World's Best Companies
+ Fortune's Most Innovative Companies
+ Forbes World's Best Employers
+ Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
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