Contracts & Data Processing Specialist

The Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 AFM seeks a Contracts and Data Processing Specialist. This is a full-time Grade IV bargaining unit position, under the terms of the OPEIU Local 153 agreement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Quickly and accurately enter musicians’ wages and benefits data provided into proprietary system
• Cross-reference data received against source documents (contracts) to verify accuracy, consistency, and completeness
• Identify, flag, and reconcile data, billing, and system inaccuracies
• Scan and upload documents into proprietary system
• Process necessary health benefit, pension benefit, and work dues payments
• Balance daily check and ACH payments
• Print daily reports of payments processed
• Maintain organized physical and electronic records in accordance with departmental standards
• Perform additional responsibilities as internal workflows and technological tools evolve

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work onsite five (5) days per week in Manhattan, New York City
• 2–3 years of data entry experience in an office environment
• High-speed, accurate typing and data-entry skills
• Strong arithmetic skills and the ability to work accurately with financial information
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify errors and maintain data precision
• Ability to locate, interpret and verify wage and benefit provisions within established contracts and confirm accuracy
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Capacity to concentrate for extended periods of time
• Strong time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and shift focus as needed
• Must adhere to established procedures and protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to be flexible, collaborative, and helpful

Preferred Qualifications

• 10-key typing fluency
• Knowledge of labor union operations and/or experience working in a labor union environment
• Experience in the performing arts and/or related support fields
• Accounts payable and/or accounts receivable experience in a corporate or nonprofit setting

Salary and Benefits

• Starting wage rate is $24.00 per hour . Work schedule is Mon-Fri at 35 work hours per week + 1-hour unpaid daily lunch period.
• Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), pension and paid time off.

Local 802 AFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race or racial identity, color, religion or spiritual beliefs, creed, sex, sexual orientation gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic background, national origin, political affiliation or political beliefs, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person