Accounting Assistant - Payment Processing

Credit Management Services, Inc.; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Training & development

Stable team environment

Employee recognition

Job summary

Credit Management Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable Accounting Assistant to join the Accounting Department. This role offers hands-on experience in processing and balancing payments, posting payments, and preparing daily deposits while supporting the team with clerical tasks.

The position emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to grow with additional responsibilities. It is a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule in Grand Island, NE, with starting pay up to $20.00/hour

Qualifications

• Accounting education, coursework or related work experience preferred.
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, banking, payment processing, cash handling or a related position is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to identify errors and ensure accuracy.
• Good keyboarding and 10-key skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.
• A willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately post payments into our system.
• Prepare daily deposits.
• Sort and organize payments received from multiple sources.
• Balance payment batches and verify totals for accuracy.
• Review account activity and prepare consumer account summaries.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Accounting Department.
• Assist with additional accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities as you grow in the position.

Skills

Attention to detail

10-key skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Numbers & cash handling

Education

Accounting coursework or degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounting Assistant – Payment Processing

Location: Grand Island, NE

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Starting Pay: Up to $20.00/hour, based on relevant experience

Build Your Career in Accounting

Credit Management Services, Inc. is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our Accounting Department. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in accounting. Whether you have experience in accounting, bookkeeping, banking, payment processing or another detail-oriented financial role — or you're currently pursuing an accounting or business degree — we want to hear from you. In this position, you'll gain hands-on accounting experience while playing an important role in accurately processing and balancing payments for our company.

What You'll Do

• Process and accurately post payments into our system
• Prepare daily deposits
• Sort and organize payments received from multiple sources
• Balance payment batches and verify totals for accuracy
• Review account activity and prepare consumer account summaries
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Accounting Department
• Assist with additional accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities as you grow in the position

What We’re Looking For

• Accounting education, coursework or related work experience preferred
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, banking, payment processing, cash handling or a related position is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to identify errors and ensure accuracy
• Good keyboarding and 10-key skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle confidential financial information
• A willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities

Why Join Credit Management Services?

We're looking for someone who wants the opportunity to learn, grow and build their accounting experience. At CMS, we recognize strong performance and invest in employees who want to develop their skills and take on more responsibility.

What We Offer

• Starting pay up to $20.00/hour based on relevant experience
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• Quarterly performance reviews during your first year
• Opportunities for performance-based increases and advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• $50,000 employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, PTO and holidays
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Stable, supportive team environment

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're dependable, accurate, comfortable working with numbers and interested in building your accounting experience, we'd like to meet you.

Credit Management Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable law.