Data process specialist job description

Direct Marketing Solutions
is looking for a
Data Processing Specialist
to join our team. Wherever you may be in your career, DMS could be the place for you!!


Who We Are:


DMS is a multi-channel direct marketing company specializing in direct mail and digital marketing. We are always looking for committed, hardworking people up for a challenge. In return, we provide a supportive work environment aimed at helping you stay happy and healthy. We offer opportunities for you to learn and grow and we like to celebrate both individual and team successes. DMS is proud to be a diverse workplace embracing three core values: honesty, integrity and respect.


What You'll Do:


The Data Processing Specialist is responsible for ensuring accuracy of all job orders submitted to them by our clients. They will report to the Data Processing Manager, and will work closely with the Data Processing, Digital Development and Client Services teams. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: following all established processes and procedures to ensure the integrity and security of the data at all times; communicating with Account Managers and the data processing team to ensure all provided instructions are accurate and fully understood; and identifying and reporting any inconsistencies found in the data upon discovery.


What You Need To Have:

• Minimum experience required: 6 months-1 year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience with RedPoint platform preferred
• Experience with Software Analysis and Testing/Debugging a must
• Familiarity with Software Programming Fundamentals a must
• Familiarity with relational databases a must
• Experience with version control preferred
• Experience with programming languages, like FoxPro, VB6 and SQL, preferred
• Data Mining and manipulation preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel) preferred

What We Offer:


Our focus every day is to support the health and happiness of our employees. We do this by offering vacation, sick and holiday pay, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), and EAP.

To learn more about DMS and what we offer, please visit our website at:


The Fine Print:


This position typically works Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm Pacific Time. This is a fully remote position.

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nations premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.
**Posting**

**Job Summary (Purpose):**

This _seasonal_ position consists of set-up and processing data for customer accounts, billing, adjustments and reporting. Could include review of customer accounts within SAP and processing credits, refunds, charges, etc.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

+ Performs data entry and data quality functions within CRM and SAP

+ Inputs master data requests into system for new customer accounts and makes changes to account master data as requested

+ Accurately maintains customer master data and information in SAP through accurate data entry and monitoring

+ Reviews and processes incoming CRM cases with contracts and documents, delivery updates, forecast errors and exceptions, and some billing disputes

+ Provides updates to status requests

+ Interacts with department management and field operations on an as-needed basis in order to accomplish assigned tasks

+ Other data processing/administrative duties as assigned

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

+ Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office and windows-based computers

+ Proficient within CRM and SAP

+ Ability to navigate network and internet

+ A positive attitude with ability to work in a team environment

+ High level of accuracy and attention to detail

+ Ability to analyze data and think critically

+ Ability to multi-task / work in a dynamic environment

+ Ability to type at a minimum of 35 WPM

+ Confidence in decision-making ability

+ Customer-centric attitude

+ Strong communication skills

**Education and Experience Required:**

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Prior work in Data Processing and/or Accounting environment a plus

+ Experience working with SAP a plus

AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.

Department : Office of Admissions
Official Title: Data Processing Specialist - Inbound (Full-time)
Organizational Unit/Department: Admissions Data Processing Center
Work Location: Takoma Park, MD
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Director of Enrollment

OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.


SUMMARY

Data Processing Specialists are responsible for entering bulks of data into the system in a daily basis. Main duties are data entry of inquiries, applications, transcripts, test scores, letter of recommendations, and international financial documents for I-20 requirements. Additional duties that required a team member of Data Processing Center are to match academic catalog requirements with admission decisions on file, quality control of any item in file cabinets, review and inspect processes and procedures for quality of data, solving technical problems, and offering support to others such as Admission, Recruitment, Registrar, Student Support Service and Financial Aid Offices.

Position Requirements
Highly organized. Extensively trained in spreadsheets transcription for processing and desktop publishing. Accurate, efficient and productive with data entry. Strong organization and analytical skills. Apply logical or methods to a wide range of technical problems that affect data reports.

Data Specialists communicate information into electronic data systems and record system in the cloud that is shared among other departments. The job requires to be detailed oriented in order to analyze and verify data to ensure accuracy of the information recorded.
Retrieve data from database or electronic files as requested. It also requires to sort out and organize important documents, files and information. Identify, describe and label incoming record materials, as necessary as well as manage files to ensure they get evaluated by the registrar’s office as soon as possible. This job mainly requires to be responsible for maintaining a well accurate and up-to-date information in our systems.


Skills & Abilities

• Certified in 10-key
• Spreadsheet management
• Microsoft Office/Computer proficiency
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service-oriented
• Invoice processing
• Advanced clerical knowledge
• Filing and data archiving
• Critical thinker/ Problem-solving skills
• Attention to details and accuracy in data entry
• Strong communication written and verbal skills
• Time management
• Team worker
• Bilingual
• Minimal education is a high school diploma and undergo on-the-job training. Preferred Bachelor Degree

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter important documents for potential students.
• Coordinates and communicates with appropriate staff regarding the interface of the department files with register and operate, maintain and update data for consistency and adherence to standards.
• Attend recruitment events and meetings
• Compile statistical information for special reports.
• Verify and log deadlines for responding to daily inquiries.
• Create monthly reports for records closed terminated records and completed chart audits.
• Organize billing and invoice data and prepare accounts receivable and expected revenue reports for controllers.
• Verified accuracy of data before and after entry into system.
• Updated procedural manual to increase department efficiency.
• Oversaw department quality control for team work.
• Logged project starts milestones and completions.
• Stored retrieved and maintained data.
• Utilized strong project and time management skills to ensure all projects were completed on time.
• Added new material to file records and created new records.
• Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
• Obtained scanned records and uploaded them into the database.
• Entered numerical data into databases in a timely and accurate manner.
• Inspected database errors and resolved discrepancies.
• Manage student professionals
• Review initial letters from the Outbound team, and track filing system for deactivation.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree –Preferred in Counseling Psychology / Math
• Education or currently enrolled in college
• Good Organizational and Interpersonal Skills
• Onsite position only

Title VII Exception Notice
Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist ("SDA") Church in its hiring process. In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not identified, the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission, purpose, and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment.34 CRF (and subsections), insofar as they conflict with the Seventh-day Adventist teaching and practices.