AR Accountant - Cash Application

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:
The AR Accountant - Cash Application supports the finance team by helping process customer payments, maintain accurate records, and assist with payment-related questions. This is a great opportunity for someone starting their career in finance or accounting who is detail-oriented and eager to learn.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will:

• Review and help process daily customer payments, including researching unapplied payments
• Assist with recording Stripe payouts in NetSuite and matching them to the correct invoices
• Support the application of bulk partner payments to customer accounts
• Help set up customer and vendor payments, including verifying banking details for ACH requests
• Process manual payments by following established procedures and guidelines
• Respond to complex customer questions about payments 
• Assist with handling payment disputes 
• Work with finance and sales teams to help identify and apply customer payments to open accounts.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Basic understanding of accounting or financial processes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines

An ideal candidate also has:

• Internship or coursework related to accounting or finance
• Familiarity with tools like NetSuite, Stripe, or Salesforce is helpful but not required
• Basic Excel skills (data entry, simple formulas)
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment