Data Entry Operator

Job Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Department Manager and the immediate Supervisor, the Data Entry Operator performs processing activities related to processing employer reports and self-payments requiring occasional assistance with non-routine duties.

Job Duties:

• Process checks for daily deposit, ensuring that all payments are entered accurately.
• Enter and balance employer reports and self-pay remittances in a timely manner.
• Use basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to find and process employer reporting discrepancies and errors.
• Index documents on a continual basis for electronic retrieval.
• Create and maintain member records as needed.
• Release and post balanced batches.
• Must show continuous improvement, ability to increase volume of workload, ability to work independently and as a productive team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Minimum qualifications:
• Working knowledge of basic office equipment
• Demonstrated ability to keep calm and positive within all communications.
• Must be proficient in 10-key by touch.
• Proven ability to have a professional appearance with excellent verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and staff in other departments.
• Requires excellent skills in grammar, letter composition, punctuation, and other related office skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and external clients.
• Proven ability to accurately and timely review all entered information
• Demonstrates initiative along with good concentration, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, along with organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Utilize computer and phone systems to be able to effectively perform the essential functions of the position
• Requires a dependable attendance record
• 6 months within an internal position of Data Entry Operator Trainee

or

• 3 years of office work with 1 year working within a high-volume accounting data entry or successfully completed internal Eligibility Specialist Trainee designation.

Preferred qualification:

• Associates degree in Accounting.
• 2-4 years of experience in an accounting environment.

Physical/Mental requirements:

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions

Work environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.

WPAS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to continually create the most inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.41 - $29.87 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all federal, state, and local guidelines.

Experience:

• Office: 3 years (Preferred)
• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location