DISBURSEMENT ASSISTANT - Settlement Administration (LEGAL)

Full Job Description

DISBURSEMENT ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY:

We offer employees the opportunity to grow along with us.

We are a growing Class Action Administration company based in Irvine, California, that offers its employees job security, good benefits, and a great working environment.

The Company: CPT Group has been serving the bankruptcy and class action communities exclusively since 1984, specializing in providing professional, customized claims processing, noticing, and balloting services. CPT Group is known for offering the best-in-class service and for the great care we take of our clients and employees alike. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. When you join CPT Group, Inc., you do more than simply switch jobs to advance your career. You become part of the CPT family.

• This is a company where your strengths and skills will be recognized and appreciated.
• We believe it is part of our mandate to respond and promote our caring philosophy with businesses and community members around the world.

Why Should You Apply?

• Your strengths and skills will be recognized and appreciated.
• You'll have access to great benefits.
• You will be part of a family environment where everyone truly enjoys working together.

Position Summary:

CPT Group is seeking a Disbursement Assistant to work collaboratively with the Case Management team and provide quality assurance of settlement and tax calculations, prepare the settlement payment distributions along with tax reporting procedures, and maintain and properly reconcile settlement accounts. This position will entail accounting and bookkeeping concepts along with the applications of mathematical formulas and calculations. This job might be for you if you are motivated and driven, pay attention to the details, and take ownership of the time you spend with us to truly make a difference.

Job functions:

• Strong understanding of settlement calculations outlined in a Settlement Agreement/Court Order.
• Provide quality assurance of settlement calculations and disbursement procedures.
• Follow Disbursement Department protocol and procedures.
• Clearly communicate and assist internal departments with respect to disbursement and tax processes.
• Proper time management in order to comply with court-ordered deadlines and tax authorities.
• Keep tasks organized.
• Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as requested by the supervisor/manager.

Reports to: Supervising Disbursement Administrator

FLSA Designation: Nonexempt

Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:
Frequency Key: Never 0 hours; Rare - up to 1 hour; Occasional 1-3 hours; Frequent 3-6 hours; Constant 6-8 hours

Physical Activity Frequency

Sitting - Constant

Walking - Occasional

Climbing - Occasional

Standing - Occasional

Crouching - Rare

Reaching - Rare

Grasping - Rare

Pushing/Pulling - Rare

Near Vision - Constant

Far Vision - Constant

Hearing - Constant

Talking - Frequent

Smell Never

Taste - Never

Lifting/Carrying Rare up to 10 lbs.

Travel Rare

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment a controlled atmosphere or Factory environment a non-controlled atmosphere, moderate noise levels.

Works in office environment under moderate supervision. Frequently types and writes on computer.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BA/BS preferred - in related field

Experience: 1-2 years in a related field, or skill sets

Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; strong critical thinking and analysis; strong math skills; detail-oriented; organized; articulate; customer service-oriented; takes direction well, strong work ethic

Technical Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with CPT Group, Inc. rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the company facilities. Employees who violate the rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Educational Assistance program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• www.cptgroup.com

Company's LinkedIn page:

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpt-group

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No