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Marsell Wellness Center

Background Check Specialist

Colton, CA · On-site

$24.04 - $25.48/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Process and track all background check requests, including staff, contractors, foster/resource parents, and volunteers. * Maintain an organized workflow to ensure that all requests are initiated ...

MarSell Wellness Center

Background Check Specialist

Colton, CA · On-site

$24.04 - $25.48/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Process and track all background check requests, including staff, contractors, foster/resource parents, and volunteers. * Maintain an organized workflow to ensure that all requests are initiated ...

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Corporate Disbursements Specialist II

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$21.11 - $28.12/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Corporate Disbursements Specialist II This Corporate Disbursements position will support our check processing functions. What You'll Do: Assist with research and investigation of payments. Record ...

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AAA

Corporate Disbursements Specialist II

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$21.11 - $28.12/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Corporate Disbursements Specialist II This Corporate Disbursements position will support our check processing functions. What You'll Do: * Assist with research and investigation of payments. * Record ...

New

AAA

Corporate Disbursements Specialist II

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$21.11 - $28.12/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Corporate Disbursements Specialist II This Corporate Disbursements position will support our check processing functions. What You'll Do: Assist with research and investigation of payments. Record ...

AAA

Corporate Disbursements Specialist II

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$21.11 - $28.12/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Corporate Disbursements Specialist II This Corporate Disbursements position will support our check processing functions. What You'll Do: * Assist with research and investigation of payments. * Record ...

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United Westlabs

Controller

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Oversee A/P department, invoice process, check processing, vendor issues. * Oversee purchasing department - approval of POs, vendor relations, contracts. * Maintain and implement cost-control ...

Robert Half

Accounts Payable Clerk

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$20.90 - $24.20/hr

Familiarity with payment runs, including check processing and electronic payment coordination. * Strong accuracy and attention to detail when entering financial data and maintaining records.

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How much do check processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for check processing in California is $34.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.94 and $46.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Check Processing vs Check Cashing Clerk?

AspectCheck ProcessingCheck Cashing Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may require banking certificationsHigh school diploma; cash handling experience beneficial
Work EnvironmentBank or financial institution processing checksCheck cashing stores, retail locations, or banks
Job FunctionsVerify, process, and record checks; ensure funds availabilityCash checks, verify identities, and handle customer transactions
Industry UsageBanking, financial servicesCheck cashing services, retail, banking

Check Processing involves verifying and recording checks within banking systems, focusing on ensuring funds are available and processing transactions. Check Cashing Clerks primarily handle cash transactions, verifying customer identities, and cashing checks for clients. While both roles involve handling checks, Check Processing is more about back-end verification, whereas Check Cashing Clerks interact directly with customers for immediate cash transactions.

What is check processing?

Check processing jobs involve handling, verifying, and recording checks as they move through financial institutions. Employees in these roles are responsible for ensuring that checks are processed accurately and efficiently, which includes tasks like scanning checks, verifying details, balancing transactions, and flagging possible fraud. These jobs are essential for banks and businesses to maintain smooth financial operations and prevent errors or losses. Check processing may also involve using specialized software and equipment to automate parts of the workflow.

What are common challenges in check processing and how can they be managed?

Check processing professionals often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of transactions under tight deadlines, ensuring accuracy to prevent financial errors, and adapting to evolving banking technologies. Staying organized, double-checking work, and utilizing automation tools can help reduce errors and maintain efficiency. Collaboration with team members and clear communication with other departments, like customer service and IT, are also crucial for resolving discrepancies and streamlining processes.

What skills and qualifications are needed for check processing?

To succeed as a Check Processing Clerk, you need strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with check processing machines, banking software, and document scanning systems is typically required. Reliability, accuracy, and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital to ensure the accurate and timely handling of financial transactions, minimizing errors and maintaining trust in banking operations.
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Infographic showing various Check Processing job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $72,222 per year, or $34.7 per hour.

Payment / Check Processor

Crystal Stairs

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Crystal Stairs, Inc. Improving the Lives of Families throughChild Care Services, Research, and Advocacy Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, fully vaccinated workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.Fiscal - Payment Assistant100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056What We're Looking For:We are seeking a Provider Payments Assistant, that will process and print provider payments exported from Stage 1 and CCAP databases, complete research necessary to define and resolve problems as they relate to processing of provider payments, and update fiscal stale dated check spreadsheets for Stage 1 and CCAP bank accounts. This position assists with processing, printing, mailing and answering provider inquiries for MISC 1099's forms for Stage 1 and CCAP providers. RESPONSIBILITIES:Process and print provider payments exported from Stage 1 and CCAP databasesComplete research necessary to define and resolve problems as they relate to processing of provider paymentsUpdate fiscal stale dated check spreadsheets for Stage 1 and CCAP bank accountsSend stale dated check letters to Stage 1 and CCAP providersAssist fiscal specialist with research, documentation and spreadsheets for provider garnishment processingAssist with processing, printing, mailing and answering provider inquiries for MISC 1099's forms for Stage 1 and CCAP providersCover provider payment processing calling queue for provider check verifications and other provider payment related callsProcess requests from legal, liaison unit and fraud unit for copies of cancelled checks and payment historiesAssist fiscal staff with special projects as needed EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:High School graduate; Accounting classes a plus. Two or more years of strong accounts payable background in a claim or billing environment preferred. Preferred experience using SQL database. Total Package of BenefitsMedical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employerPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children401k Matching OptionsFlex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)Generous Sick and Vacation TimePaid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)Opportunity for Growth and DevelopmentRobust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status. For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org
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