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Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina's mountains and coast.

Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!

INTERNAL POSTING - only current DEW employees will be considered.

Job Description

This position is in the UI Collections Department within the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Division in Columbia. The UI Collections Payment Specialist will manage the collection and posting of payments received for overpayments of UI Benefits. The individual will perform professional duties in receiving and posting payments to accounts, processing monthly Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT's), adjusting as needed to financial account records, verification and documentation of financial transactions. Duties also include quality checks, reviews and research to routine account inquires involving records for the Collection Division.

If you're ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina's workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Education and Experience

A high school diploma and one (1) year experience in unemployment insurance, data entry or bookkeeping experience. Numeracy and basic math skills; working knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of bookkeeping: Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

A college degree in finance, or related discipline. Working knowledge of the UI Laws and procedures preferred, along with experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Comments

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.