**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:**
- Preferred: Associate's degree
- 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.