Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Cash Application Specialist to join the Audio Video Division in Minnetonka, MN. The Cash Application Specialist is responsible for performing accounts receivable functions related to cash application. This role ensures that all incoming payments are applied accurately and timely to customer accounts, supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

What Will You Do?

• Accurately apply daily cash receipts to customer accounts using SAP.
• Download and process daily check batches from the bank and SAP, ensuring payments are matched correctly to customer remittances.

Provide timely backup documentation—including checks and remittance details—to Accounts Receivable Representatives for deductions taken.

• Reconcile payment discrepancies and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash transactions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to address and resolve payment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all cash application activities.
• Identify and escalate issues impacting payment processing or customer account accuracy.
• Contribute to the development, enhancement, and implementation of cash application processes and procedures.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.
• Uphold compliance standards by safeguarding confidential information and organizational assets.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service within the cash application function.
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.
• Demonstrate our core values of Customers, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster collaborative working relationships.
• Effective communicator at all levels.
• Ability to analyze financial information for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles and experience in resolving routine accounting issues.
• Knowledge of the full cycle of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Proficiency in entering transactions into automated accounting systems and maintaining spreadsheets/databases.
• Ability to gather, compile, and analyze information effectively.
• Skilled in operating standard office equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet-based tools.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects in a deadline-driven setting.
• Demonstrated flexibility and efficiency in handling detailed transactional tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with responsiveness to inquiries and needs.
• High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration, and a minimum of two (2) years of cash application or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration, and a minimum of two (2) years of cash application or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Special Job Requirements:

• Requires frequent availability and communication during non-standard business hours to communicate with global team members.
• Must be available for extended, varied work hours based on business need.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required (for the majority of the working day) to sit and make coordinated movements of the fingers for data entry on a keyboard.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• General office environment.
• May require regular ground travel to other company facilities.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 5% travel.

The expected salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 annually. The offered compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to level of experience, certifications/education, training, and work location. This position is eligible for variable incentive pay based on company performance.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Legrand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will be considered for this position based upon your experience and education, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.

If you'd like to work in a fun, creative, business-casual environment that offers a comprehensive benefit package, we encourage you to apply!

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Audio Video (AV) Division

Today and tomorrow are about keeping people connected.  Legrand and the AV industry are uniquely positioned to deliver just that. Legrand AV solutions support technology to rebuild and maintain vital connections around the world. The tenacity and determination to stay connected, no matter what it takes is proof that nothing will stop Legrand AV’s pursuit for life. Despite the challenges, people have adapted and found ways to collaborate, to meet, to greet, to teach, to learn. 

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