Accounting Assistant - Payment Processing

Credit Management; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid life insurance

Matching 401K program

Employee recognition and incentives

Continuous training and development opportunities

Job summary

Credit Management in Grand Island is seeking an Accounting Assistant/Payment Sorter & Poster. Responsibilities include accurately sorting and posting payments, supporting bookkeeping tasks, and maintaining effective communication. Candidates should have strong data entry skills and an Associate's degree is preferred.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $17 along with comprehensive benefits such as paid life insurance, a 401K program, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in payment posting, bookkeeping, or accounting.
• Proficiency in accurate data entry using a keyboard and ten-key pad.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Sort incoming mail payments by county/other sources.
• Accurately post payments into the system.
• Assist in preparing monthly client statements and organize records.

Skills

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Department: Accounting

Location: Grand Island, NE

Application Instructions

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Job Summary

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant/Payment Sorter & Poster to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately sorting and posting payments into our system while supporting various bookkeeping and clerical tasks. Strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and effective communication will be essential for success in this role.

Salary

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $17. Additionally, we provide a full benefit package, including $50,000 paid life insurance, a matching 401K program, employee recognition and incentives, and continuous training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in payment posting, bookkeeping, or accounting
• Proficiency in accurate data entry using a keyboard and ten-key pad
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and make sound decisions
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Sort incoming mail payments by county/other sources
• Totaling checks for each county/other sources and balance with adding machine tape
• Accurately post payments into the system
• Assist in preparing monthly client statements, including stamping signatures on checks, matching checks with statements, and packing for mailing
• Organize and file invoices and other records upon request
• Perform additional bookkeeping and clerical tasks as assigned

Technology Skills

Experience with computers and phones is beneficial for this role.

Work Environment

This position is based in a temperature-controlled office environment, requiring desk work during regular hours. Regular typing on a standard keyboard and reading/comprehending information from computers or written sources will be necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Credit Management Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Harassment Statement

We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Any interference that affects job performance may result in disciplinary action.