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Senior Application Analyst roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify prevailing wage compliance through a Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
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The Cash Application Analyst is responsible for supporting accurate and timely application of customer payments while identifying and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency, automation, accuracy, and overall cash application performance. This role combines hands-on cash application expertise with analytical and process improvement capabilities, including the use of automation and technology to streamline transactional activities and reduce manual effort.
The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Accounts Receivable and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solutions, implement automation, and establish sustainable processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform and/or oversee the accurate and timely application of customer payments to accounts receivable, including lockbox, ACH, and other payment methods.
- Research and resolve unapplied cash, unidentified payments, short payments, deductions, and account discrepancies.
- Analyze cash application processes to identify opportunities for standardization, automation, error reduction, and improved cycle times.
- Lead or support process improvement initiatives designed to reduce manual transactions and improve cash application efficiency.
- Identify repetitive, rules-based activities suitable for automation using available technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA), workflow tools, ERP functionality, artificial intelligence, or other digital solutions.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address recurring payment application issues.
- Support automation initiatives impacting Accounts Receivable and cash application.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, order-to-cash, or a related finance operations environment.
- Strong understanding of cash application processes and accounts receivable transactions.
- Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Experience working with ERP and/or accounts receivable systems.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyze large data sets and identify trends or process opportunities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with automation technologies such as RPA, or AI-enabled finance solutions.
- Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP/S4 Hana.
- Familiarity with bank, lockbox and payment processing.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Cash Application Expertise: Strong understanding of payment processing, account reconciliation, unapplied cash, and AR operations.
- Process Improvement: Ability to evaluate current-state processes, identify inefficiencies, and design improved future-state processes.
- Automation Mindset: Ability to recognize opportunities where technology can eliminate manual work, improve accuracy, and increase scalability.
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to investigate issues, determine root causes, and develop sustainable solutions.
SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
The Cash Application Analyst is responsible for supporting accurate and timely application of customer payments while identifying and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency, automation, accuracy, and overall cash application performance. This role combines hands-on cash application expertise with analytical and process improvement capabilities, including the use of automation and technology to streamline transactional activities and reduce manual effort.
The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Accounts Receivable and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solutions, implement automation, and establish sustainable processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform and/or oversee the accurate and timely application of customer payments to accounts receivable, including lockbox, ACH, and other payment methods.
- Research and resolve unapplied cash, unidentified payments, short payments, deductions, and account discrepancies.
- Analyze cash application processes to identify opportunities for standardization, automation, error reduction, and improved cycle times.
- Lead or support process improvement initiatives designed to reduce manual transactions and improve cash application efficiency.
- Identify repetitive, rules-based activities suitable for automation using available technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA), workflow tools, ERP functionality, artificial intelligence, or other digital solutions.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address recurring payment application issues.
- Support automation initiatives impacting Accounts Receivable and cash application.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of experience in cash applications, accounts receivable, order-to-cash, or a related finance operations environment.
- Strong understanding of cash application processes and accounts receivable transactions.
- Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Experience working with ERP and/or accounts receivable systems.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyze large data sets and identify trends or process opportunities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with automation technologies such as RPA, or AI-enabled finance solutions.
- Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP/S4 Hana.
- Familiarity with bank, lockbox and payment processing.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Cash Application Expertise: Strong understanding of payment processing, account reconciliation, unapplied cash, and AR operations.
- Process Improvement: Ability to evaluate current-state processes, identify inefficiencies, and design improved future-state processes.
- Automation Mindset: Ability to recognize opportunities where technology can eliminate manual work, improve accuracy, and increase scalability.
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to investigate issues, determine root causes, and develop sustainable solutions.
SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Application Analyst
Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to application analysis work. A computer science, information systems, or MIS degree strengthens specialty occupation eligibility; a general business degree alone may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Application Analyst roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This surfaces employers who have already completed prevailing wage certification for this exact occupation, not just companies that sponsor visas generally.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target metro area through the OFLC Wage Search under SOC code 15-1211 before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the Level I or Level II wage for your location, and undercutting that ceiling blocks USCIS approval.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
If you're on OPT STEM extension and transitioning to H-1B, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Ask HR to confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, not after you've given notice to a previous employer.
Review the O*NET profile before interviews
The O*NET occupation profile for Application Analysts lists the core tasks and knowledge requirements USCIS expects this role to require. Framing your resume and interview answers around those descriptors supports the specialty occupation determination in your petition.
Time your filing around the cap and grace period
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed for an October 1 start date. If you're between jobs, the 60-day grace period limits how long you can wait. Sync your offer letter start date with your current status end date to avoid an authorization gap.
H-1B Visa Senior Application Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Application Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or management information systems. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable regardless of field are more likely to receive a specialty occupation RFE from USCIS. The job description should specify the degree requirement explicitly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Application Analyst positions?
Employers across healthcare systems, financial services firms, large manufacturers, and enterprise software companies regularly file H-1B petitions for this role. Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by occupation, so you can identify which specific employers have certified prevailing wages for Senior Application Analyst positions rather than relying on general sponsorship reputation.
How does prevailing wage work for this role, and who determines it?
DOL sets prevailing wage levels by occupation code and geographic area. For Senior Application Analyst roles, the employer submits an LCA certifying they'll pay at or above the applicable wage level before USCIS processes the H-1B petition. You can verify the wage floor for your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search under SOC code 15-1211.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B as a Senior Application Analyst?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer must file before your current status expires.
What documents should I gather before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need academic transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., copies of prior visa approvals and I-94 records, and any publications, certifications, or prior LCA documentation from previous H-1B employment. For Senior Application Analyst roles, a credential evaluation that maps your degree to a U.S. computer science or information systems equivalent is particularly useful if your degree title differs from standard U.S. naming conventions.