Cash App and Collections Analyst

Role Overview:

This role owns global cash application operations and supports enterprise collections, ensuring accurate payment posting, strong AR reporting for senior management, proactive customer follow‑up on past‑due invoices, withholding tax certificate collection, and driving process automation to improve efficiency.

Location Note: This position is located in Cork, Ireland. You will be required to be onsite on an as-needed basis. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to Cork and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

About the Role:

This role will be the primary Cash Applications support for our Global business and support regionally on Enterprise Customer collections with responsibility for helping drive a world class Accounts Receivable function including:

• Posting and Application of Payments and Credits against Invoices
• Reporting to Senior Management on Cash Applications
• Driving the Weekly and Monthly AR reporting package for Senior Management by coordinating with the broader AR team
• Follow up with customers and the sales team on past-due invoices
• Drive the collections process by working with customers and providing any necessary data
• Drive the collection of Withholding Tax certificates in lieu of cash collections where appropriate.
• Work to implement automation in the cash applications process

About You:

• Working knowledge of Accounts Receivable fundamentals, including cash application, unapplied cash, short pays, and deductions
• Strong Excel skills, including common formulas (e.g., XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS), pivot tables, and reconciliation worksheets
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and follow through to resolution while working across multiple systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams (Billing, Collections, Sales Ops, Finance) and communicate professionally with external customers as needed
• Comfortable explaining issues clearly, asking questions, and documenting outcomes in a clear and organized manner
• Interest in process improvement and automation, with a mindset toward finding more efficient ways to complete tasks
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative finance operations team using strong organizational skills.
• Several years of experience in a corporate accounting, finance, or accounts receivable role, or a combination of education and relevant experience

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Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 10 countries, a reflection of the supportive, empowering environment we’ve built where people feel seen, valued, and energized to reach their full potential and thrive.

We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Bonus Program
• Pension and Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.