Cash Applications Senior Analyst
Aptiv · Mexico
Your Role
Are you passionate about finance, problem-solving, and working in a global environment? As an OTC Cash Applications Senior Analyst at Aptiv, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely application, reconciliation, and resolution of customer payments within the Order-to-Cash (OTC) process.
In this role, you will support Cash Applications operations through detailed financial analysis, payment allocation, reconciliations, exception resolution, and continuous process improvement. You will work closely with global and cross-functional teams while supporting the transition of Cash Applications activities into Mexico.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Cash Applications & Payment Processing
- Ensure timely and accurate application of payments received through wire transfers, ACH, checks, deposits, and other payment methods
- Review payment information, remittances, invoices, credit notes, deductions, and open items to determine the correct allocation of payments
- Apply and clear payments in SAP and/or HighRadius according to established accounting policies and procedures
- Review and reconcile bank transactions, payment files, and cash reports
- Ensure receipts are properly recorded against the correct entity, account, and customer
Reconciliation & Exception Management
- Perform daily and month-end reconciliations across bank accounts, Accounts Receivable, unapplied cash accounts, and the general ledger
- Investigate unidentified payments, missing remittances, duplicate payments, overpayments, discrepancies, and unrecognized references
- Follow up with customers, banks, Treasury, Collections, and other internal teams to obtain information required to resolve outstanding items
- Maintain accurate documentation and trackers for pending remittances, residual items, exceptions, and unapplied cash
- Escalate unresolved or high-impact issues following established processes
Analysis & Process Performance
- Analyze Cash Applications data and identify discrepancies, root causes, and opportunities for resolution
- Prepare and review process reports and performance metrics, including applied cash, unapplied cash, residual aging, accuracy, and service-level performance
- Support period-end close activities and reconciliation requirements
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing financial transactions
- Identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and continuous improvement
Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
- Collaborate with Collections, Treasury, Accounting, Billing, Credit, Sales, and other related teams
- Support communication and follow-up with global stakeholders as required
- Participate in operational meetings, audits, training sessions, and Cash Applications-related projects
- Support process transitions, documentation, testing, knowledge transfer, and implementation activities
- Maintain compliance with internal controls, documentation standards, and confidentiality requirements
Your Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Advanced English proficiency, particularly for verbal communication in a global environment
- Previous professional experience in Cash Applications, Collections, Accounts Receivable, OTC, Credit Risk, Billing, Treasury, or another related financial area
- For a Senior Analyst profile, previous experience within the function is important, with 2+ years of relevant experience identified as a reference point during the role discussion
- Strong analytical skills and ability to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and financial exceptions
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles, Accounts Receivable, and the Order-to-Cash cycle
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems, including open-item review, clearing, and customer account analysis
- Experience with Cash Applications and case-management tools such as HighRadius and ServiceNow is preferred
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for reconciliations, analysis, data lookups, and reporting
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organization and priority-management skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams
- Results-oriented mindset with initiative, ownership, and follow-through
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and banking information
- Continuous-improvement mindset
Key Soft Skills
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented
- Comfortable communicating in English with global stakeholders
- Confident working through complex issues and escalations when necessary
- Proactive in investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Able to adapt to a changing environment and evolving processes
- Comfortable collaborating across different functions and geographies
- Open to learning and gaining exposure across different areas of the OTC organization
- Strong sense of urgency and ownership in following issues through resolution
Why Join Aptiv
You grow at Aptiv.
Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.
You make an impact at Aptiv.
One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, and to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.
You have support at Aptiv.
We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.
Your Benefits
- Savings Fund
- Pension Plan
- Christmas Bonus
- Attendance Bonus
- Vacation Premium
- Medical Expenses
- Life Insurance
- Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv
At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.
Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications.
Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.
Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!
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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.