Senior Accountant

Staff/Senior Accountant – Cash Application & Loan Reconciliation Bethesda, MD | 4 Days Onsite

Our client is a well-capitalized, middle-market specialty finance firm backed by one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. As they integrate a new portfolio company, they are adding a cash application and loan reconciliation specialist to their team.

Role Overview

High-volume, process-heavy accounting role focused on cash application and loan-level reconciliation within a private credit platform. You will receive incoming cash from borrowers, match it to the correct loan contracts, and ensure accurate allocation across principal, interest, and fees.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply incoming cash payments to the correct loan contracts (principal, interest, fees)
• Reconcile cash received against expected loan activity and investigate discrepancies
• Identify and resolve short pays, timing differences, and misapplied cash
• Work within loan structures and payment schedules to ensure contract-level accuracy
• Manage a high volume of daily transactions with precision and attention to detail

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in cash application and/or reconciliations
• Background in lending, leasing, or high-volume transactional environments strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills; ability to work with contracts, payment schedules, and loan data
• Detail-oriented with a process-driven mindset
• Polished and professional presentation

Compensation: $45–$50/hr (contract to perm)