Check Processing Associate

Contract - 3 monthsPay rate - 25/hTemporary opportunityLaptop providedWork Schedule:8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through FridayJob Description:Under limited supervision, performs a variety of operational and transactional activities supporting the firm's check processing function in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include handling incoming mail, opening and organizing check-related documents, preparing items for processing, scanning and indexing documents, and ensuring items are routed accurately and timely. Established procedures and general guidance are provided to perform routine tasks while maintaining quality, accuracy, and service standards.The associate is expected to exercise sound judgment when identifying exceptions, researching discrepancies, and escalating issues as needed. Routine interaction with internal departments is required to obtain, clarify, and provide information related to check processing activities.Skills Requirements:Entering transactions into automated accounting and processing systems.Researching basic transactions, account discrepancies, and processing exceptions.Gathering, organizing, and compiling information from multiple sources.Following detailed procedures, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.Operating standard office equipment, including scanners, imaging systems, and mail-processing equipment.Using required software applications to maintain records, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic communications.Opening, sorting, organizing, and preparing incoming mail and check-related documents for processing.Scanning, indexing, and electronically routing documents to appropriate business units.Maintaining accuracy while working in a high-volume processing environment.Answering phone calls and responding to inquiries from internal and external clients. Ability toRemain organized while researching multiple issues simultaneously with awareness of deadlines, guidelines and priorities.Identify and resolve basic accounting problems.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.Demonstrate efficiency and flexibility in performance with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.Provide a high level of customer service.Work well in a fast pace environment.Be team-oriented.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of two (2) years of administrative, operations, banking, accounting support, mailroom, document processing, or related experience preferred.