Operational Accounting & Data Entry Specialist

Location: Sioux Falls, SD (100% Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $20/hour
Duration: 3 months, with potential for extension
Schedule: Full-time business hours

About the Role

We’re looking for an Operational Accounting & Data Entry Specialist to support an unclaimed property team with accurate data updates and customer requests.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong data entry skills, basic accounting knowledge, and excellent attention to detail. You don't need to be a traditional accountant—the ideal candidate understands basic financial transactions and is comfortable working with spreadsheets and customer documentation.

What You’ll Do

• Perform accurate data updates using Microsoft Excel
• Review and process customer request forms
• Verify that required fields and information are complete and accurate
• Compare customer documentation against available account balances
• Review information to confirm funds are available for reissue
• Perform basic filtering and data management in Excel
• Work with Adobe forms and electronic documentation
• Support operational accounting activities and routine financial processing
• Review and resolve discrepancies or incomplete information
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple requests in a timely manner
• Follow established procedures and escalate non-routine questions when needed
• Look for opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

What You’ll Need

Required:

• 2+ years of operational accounting support experience, or equivalent experience through work, education, training, or military service
• Strong data entry skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic understanding of accounting or financial transactions
• Ability to work with monetary information, including debits and credits
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Preferred:

• Previous financial services or banking experience
• Previous experience with Wells Fargo
• Accounting or operational accounting experience
• Experience working with Adobe forms
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Comfortable working with technology and multiple systems
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work effectively under urgency while maintaining accuracy

Important

This role is not intended for a traditional Accountant. We’re looking for someone comfortable with basic accounting concepts, financial data, Excel, and high-volume data entry