Automotive Cash Application Specialist

About the role

Krause Auto Group is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cash Application Specialist to join its growing accounting team. This role is essential to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting dealership operations, and ensuring timely processing of customer and account payments.

For over 30 years, Krause Auto Group has built its reputation on customer satisfaction, employee growth, and promoting from within. The company believes its employees are more than just a number: it supports individual development, encourages advancement opportunities, and celebrates success stories across every department.

With a portfolio of world-class automotive brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Genesis, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Koenigsegg, McLaren, and Lotus across multiple states, you'll be joining a fast-paced organization with long-term career growth opportunities.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Free health insurance option available
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA company contributions
• Dental & vision insurance available
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities — the company promotes from within
• Employee discounts on vehicles, parts & service
• Family-owned and operated culture
• Long-term career stability
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment

Why Krause Auto Group?

• Over 30 years of automotive success
• Family-owned and operated organization
• Promote-from-within culture with real career advancement opportunities
• Leadership team focused on employee development and long-term success
• Opportunity to grow within a respected multi-brand automotive group

Build your career with Krause Auto Group. This is more than just an accounting position; it's an opportunity to join a stable, growing organization that values its employees and invests in long-term success.

Responsibilities

As a Cash Application Specialist, you'll play an important role in supporting dealership accounting operations by maintaining accurate records, monitoring receivables, and ensuring timely processing of payments and transactions.

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities

• Receive and process cash, checks, credit card payments, and bank transactions accurately
• Complete journal entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Maintain and monitor AR aging schedules and follow up on past-due accounts
• Prepare and send monthly statements to customers, fleet accounts, and wholesale accounts
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and customer balance issues
• Apply account adjustments, write-offs, and refunds in accordance with dealership policies
• Reconcile account balances and ensure accuracy of receivable records
• Assist with month-end closing and accounting support functions as needed

Administrative & Team Support

• Work closely with accounting, sales, service, and management teams
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation
• Assist with audits and reporting requests as needed
• Support dealership accounting operations with additional administrative tasks

Requirements

What You Bring

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Professional and dependable work ethic
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Requirements

• 1+ year of automotive accounting experience required
• Knowledge of CDK required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• BA in Accounting preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy with financial information

Perfect For Candidates With Backgrounds In:

• Automotive dealership accounting
• Accounts receivable or bookkeeping
• Office administration
• Financial recordkeeping
• Customer account management
• Administrative support roles