Contract Surety Bond Assistant Fort Smith

Surety Contract Bond Processor to provide critical back-office support for our high-volume contract surety desk. This is a behind-the-scenes, transaction-heavy role supporting our Account Managers and Producers with bid bonds, performance bonds, invoicing, and payment bonds.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all administrative and transactional aspects of the bond process by supporting the team in processing a high volume of bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds from start to finish
• Assist in gathering contract documents, specifications, and project details for accuracy
• Assist in preparing bond applications and submissions for surety underwriters
• Assist in issuing bonds using agency management systems and carrier platforms
• Enter bond requests, contract details, and obligee information into the system
• Maintain accurate records of all bond transactions and supporting documents
• Update client files with bond forms, contracts, and correspondence
• Handle the data entry, organize and file physical and digital bond documentation

 
Required:

• 2+ years of experience in contract surety bond processing, or experience supporting an Account Manager and looking to step into a dedicated support role to process contract surety
• Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes and meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working independently in a behind-the-scenes support role
• Proficiency with agency management systems (Applied Epic, Sagitta, or similar preferred)
• Organized, process-driven, and accuracy-focused