Records Information Specialist

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Performs detailed review of property records; reading, analyzing and interpreting contracts, legal documents and other records to establish ownership/rights of property. Compares various data to ensure all critical information is recorded. Applies proven problem-solving skills to reconcile discrepancies between multiple record sources. Performs high-quality, heavily detailed work with accuracy and efficiency on a daily basis. Maintains professionalism when interacting with team, location staff and other organizational groups. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**  * Review multiple data fields including name, address, date and other critical information for completeness and accuracy * Responsible for data entry of reconciled and reviewed critical information listed above and other vital statistics * Reconcile discrepancies between multiple record sources * Utilize superior attention to detail to identify variances in location records including ownership, dates and transfers * Physically retrieve records from various locations (vaults, shelves, file cabinets, attics, basements, etc.) to perform daily tasks * Assists with quality assurance and some analysis of Excel spreadsheets * Assist with property verification walks with location maintenance representative * Perform quality reviews of completed reconciliation work * Manages workload and provides summary reports to management when necessary * Works with group leadership to complete high priority projects and interacts with other corporate departments to manage data flow and deadlines * Identifies opportunities to streamline tasks associated with daily work functions * Adapt to changing work requirements and environment as needed **MINIMUM Requirements**    Education: * High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or relevant field of study preferred    Experience: * A minimum of 2 years applicable work experience in area requiring strong attention to detail (e.g., experience auditing contracts and financial records) * Lean experience a plus    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Strong problem solving abilities * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook * Highly detail-oriented with a careful eye for quality control and presentation of work * Occasional travel (up to ~30%) as required * Self-motivated and driven to produce results within tight deadlines and with maximum quality within allowed time constraints * Strong verbal communication skills; ability to articulate project status as needed    Preferred: * Knowledge of Funeral and/or Cemetery field operations * Intermediate Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot-tables, v-lookups and other intermediate functions) **Work CONDITIONS**   Work Environment ---------------- When considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors will apply: * Shared workspaces in close proximity to coworkers * Out-of-state or state-wide travel may be required for a weeks at a time * Professional dress is required Work Postures ------------- When considering the work postures associated with this job, the following factors may apply: * Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up to 6 hours per day * Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day * Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently Physical Demands ---------------- When considering the physical demands associated with this job, the following factors may apply: * Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage * Ability to ascend/descend step-ladders to retrieve files from ground floor and top shelves of vaults, often in tight spaces * Ability to move bankers boxes of files (~50lbs) * Keen vision (with or without corrective lenses) required to read historical documents/images (paper & electronic) and obtain key pieces of information, transcribing them accurately into electronic spreadsheet Work Hours ---------- When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply: * Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises Postal Code: 30294 Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical Job Location: US-GA - Ellenwood