Financial Specialist, Representative Payee

Company: Crossroads of Western Iowa
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

The Financial/Representative Payee Specialist is responsible for the accounting of financial transactions of all individuals enrolled in the Representative Payee program within the Social Security Administration (SSA). Under minimal supervision, the individual will help to ensure that all financial transactions for an individual enrolled in the Representative Payee program, will be recorded according to the Handling of Funds for Persons Receiving Services policy of CWI. This position will report directly to the Director of Accounting. Essential Duties This position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential functions:

• Manage representative payee services for individuals utilizing Rep. Payee Software
• Monthly accounting and/or reconciliation of finances of all individuals in the Rep. Payee Program
• Assist with individual budget development when requested
• Coordinating with direct service staff to ensure client financial needs are met
• Interact with the Social Security Administration
• Ensure accurate client accounts following generally accepted accounting principles
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic and paper files for each client
• Ensure agency compliance with representative payee laws and guidelines
• Prepare reports required by Social Security and the organization
• Continual systems review and improvement
• Other accounting tasks
• Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Embrace the values and philosophy of Crossroads of Western Iowa.
  • Treat people we serve with dignity and respect.
  • Be flexible as to schedule hours.
  • Will be highly organized and have strong attention to detail.
  • Possess good problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
  • Ability to push, pull, lift and/or transfer up to 50 pounds
  • Have the ability to prioritize the processing of the records in a timely manner based on the various business needs.
  • Will have general knowledge of the various business areas within the company.
  • Possess basic decision making skills based upon business needs. Physical Demands These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Financial/Representative Payee Specialist's job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position. While performing the responsibilities of the Financial/Representative Payee Specialist job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision. Working Conditions Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work or travel between locations, and occasionally attend seminars which may require an overnight stay. Requirements/Qualifications To perform the Financial/Representative Payee Specialist job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position. The Financial/Representative Payee Specialist will have the following experience and attributes:
    • Associate Degree in Accounting or Related Field or Comparable Work Experience Statement of Understanding I have read and understand the above position description. I assert that I am able to perform all essential job functions, meet the physical requirements of this position, perform satisfactorily in the stated working conditions, and satisfy the expectation for regular attendance.

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