How to hire a process checker

How to hire a process checker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step process checker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a process checker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new process checker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your process checker job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a process checker for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A process checker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, process checkers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of process checkers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Process Checker	Description	Hourly rate
   Process Checker	Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy.	$13-24
   Accounting Coordinator	An accounting coordinator is responsible for assisting the operations of the organization's accounting department, processing financial reports, and serving as a liaison between the accounting staff and other department personnel or external parties. Accounting coordinators maintain a record of accounts payable and receivables, issuing invoices, updating account statements, resolving account discrepancies, and managing bank reconciliations... Show more	$16-27
   Accounting Internship	An accounting internship is a trainee who reports to an organization's accountant in order to learn about the accounting field, complete financial projects and files taxes, and financial reports. An intern should be a graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting and should have an aptitude for mathematics and proficiency with computers... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Entry Errors
   • Customer Service
   • Process Checks
   • Customer Accounts
   • Computer System
   • Account Numbers
   • Sort Checks
   • Encode
   • Debit
   • OpEx
   • Payroll
   • Back-Up
   • Manual Checks
   • Lockbox

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   Responsibilities:

   • Image documents using IBM and NCR sorter machines, achieving high production while maintaining high quality control.
   • Post and adjust payments from EOB'S to patient accounts for all insurance companies.
   • Send bank reports and statement to the IRS daily.
   • Process incoming IRS checks for the 2011 tax season.
   • Review and input data into the payroll system after receipt.
   • Process workgroup numbers and uploading statement using the AS400 program.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your process checker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A process checker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, process checkers' average salary in west virginia is 45% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level process checkers 42% less than senior-level process checkers.
   • Certifications. A process checker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a process checker's salary.

   Average process checker salary

   $38,654yearly

   $18.58 hourly rate

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   Entry-level process checker salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a process checker job description

   A job description for a process checker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a process checker job description:

   Process checker job description example

   This full-time (40-hour) position is responsible for numerous tasks that are vital to the smooth operation of our ATM/Checking department here at RTN Federal Credit Union. In addition to the requirements listed below, we are searching for an enthusiastic, customer-service-oriented individual to become part of our team in the Waltham (main) branch.
   Duties include but are not limited to:
   Process Automatic Clearing House (ACH) debits and credit origination instructions, handle posting of received ACH debits and credits, and handle associated exceptions in accordance with NACHA guidelines. Process share draft check exception list and prepare return items to Eascorp Prepare G/L entries for ACH items. Process check order requests online with Liberty/Harland. Handle Government reclamations Handle DNE (notification of death) entries Handle Fraud for Checking and or ACH Q.C. all new ATM and Debit cards requests Handle incoming member and branch calls. Monitor group mailboxes as assigned and respond in a timely manner. Receive and process proprietary manual payroll. Process Remote Deposit (Deposzip) check files received. Process Remote Deposit (Deposzip) applications
   The position requires at minimum:
   High School diploma or equivalent (Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred)
   Training for this job will be provided. Traveling from branch to branch will be required of the candidate chosen to fill this position.
   
   We offer a wide arrayof benefits including:
   
   Health coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield (77% employer paid). Free dental, vision, and group life insurance for full-time employees. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows for pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses. Annual employer contribution to the FSA for employees enrolled in our health plan up to $500 based on the plan selected. For those who already have health coverage up to $1,000 paid to you per year. Vacation, sick time, and personal days. Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year. 401(k) match of 50% up to 6% of your 401(k) contribution including Roth 401(k). Monthly Profit Sharing contribution of 3% of employee salary into the 401(k) plan. Voluntary benefits include additional life insurance for self, spouse and dependents.
   RTN Federal Credit Union offers a wide range of banking products and services and our staff is committed to providing excellent customer service. We "give back" through a variety of sponsorships, drives, and community events. Our work environment is fast paced and customer focused.
   
   If you enjoy helping people and have the experience we seek, we'd love to hear from you.
   
   RTN Federal Credit Union is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

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5. Post your job

   To find the right process checker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with process checkers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit process checkers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your process checker job on Zippia to find and recruit process checker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit process checkers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new process checker

   Once you've found the process checker candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new process checker first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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