Garnishment Specialist

Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a professional ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST/GARNISHMENT SPECIALIST for one of our most prestigious clients located in the north Fort Worth, Texas area. Please review the job description and requirements below. We are interviewing immediately for this role, qualified candidates should submit their resume in a Word document today for consideration.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST/GARNISHMENT SPECIALIST JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* 3 to 5+ years of prior payroll experience (extensive garnishment role).

* Candidates must hold their Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline.

* Previous experience in an HR/Payroll environment required.

* Previous experience with handling a large volume of garnishments in a payroll processing environment for a national company required.

* Knowledge of multi-state garnishment laws required.

* Must be proficient in Microsoft Applications, especially databases (Excel), and be able to operate 10-key by touch.

* Strong candidates should have financial systems experience.

* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

* Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times.

* Ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including external contacts, while functioning as a team player.

* Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills needed.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST/GARNISHMENT SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION:

* Perform payroll transactions related to garnishments to include set-up, data entry, garnishment interpretation and updating deductions data according to established time limits.

* Respond to daily inquiries from internal/external customers concerning garnishment deductions.

* Analyze garnishment deduction orders served. Verify orders are lawful and properly served, and evaluate legal requirements for compliance with state and federal regulations.

* Complete garnishee answers in accordance with required format and time frames. Provide weekly notices to creditors advising of completed balances and terminations.

* Effectively examine, set up, process and reconcile garnishments.

* Provide customer support and respond to garnishment inquiries from administrative agencies, creditors, and attorneys.

* Perform garnishment analysis/research as needed and effectively document findings and corrective measures implemented or recommended.

* Perform payroll transactions related to union dues setup and remittance. Includes interpretation of CBA requirements of dues deductions and payment frequency.

* Reconcile rest/relaxation travel documents.

* Other duties as assigned. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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