Item Processing Specialist

Full Time
Anchorage, AK 99507
Posted
Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Completes the verification of deposit research and processing.
  • Processes and posts mobile deposit settlements. Responsible for ensuring the mobile deposits are processed accurately, in a timely manner and in accordance with department procedures.
  • Processes share draft settlements. Responsible for ensuring the share draft settlements are processed accurately, in a timely manner and in accordance with department procedures.
  • Accurately posts entries to the general ledger and to member accounts. Maintains adequate supporting documentation for the journal entries.
  • Processes all Canadian item cash letters to Fed and balances the general ledger to ensure proper payment, changes Canadian item rate on SharePoint weekly.
  • Processes the check 21 Fed Forward transmission. Pulls each branch deposit separately ensuring the dollar amount balances with the coinciding 118 report. Prepares a cash letter and forwards to separate employee to transfer cash letter file to FRB.
  • Prepares daily, weekly or monthly general ledger account reconciliations for general ledger accounts responsible for. Maintains adequate supporting documentation for the ending balance and / or reconciling items from the reconciliation.
  • Notifies department supervisor of any adjustments to member accounts or transactions and of any member requests that may not be completed.
  • Assists with and completes other responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Back Office Operations Supervisor based on the needs of the department. This may include providing support for ATM or ITM settlement, Bill Pay program settlement, mobile banking settlement or other back office operations managed settlements.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides a superior level of service to members and fellow employees in all areas of the credit union. Is prompt and courteous at all times. Does everything within ability and authority possible to assist members and fellow employees with questions, issues and concerns. Refers issues outside the area of knowledge or authority to the Back Office Operations Supervisor.
  • Maintains documents and reports in a neat and organized fashion in order to facilitate research and improve efficiency.
  • Handles member and credit union confidential information in accordance with information security standards.
  • Ensures specific responsibilities are completed timely and accurately and accounting calculations and entries are error free. Prepares neat and accurate supporting documentation. Conducts a thorough self-review of all work prior to submitting to the Back Office Operations Supervisor.
  • Develops recommendations and suggestions for the Back Office Operations Supervisor to resolve problems that occur in specific areas of responsibility or improving effectiveness or efficiency.
  • Meets the current standards as established for the department or branch in the completion of all assigned duties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent required. A minimum of at least one year of financial institution experience is required. Experience in back office settlements at a financial institution is preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to pay close attention to detail. Must have excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills. Some PC and spreadsheet experience is preferred. Attention to detail is required. Responsible for abiding and complying with the policy for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws and regulations (BSA/AML) and the policy for compliance with office of foreign assets control laws and regulations (OFAC).

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be considered for an interview. This position is open until filled.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity with Credit Union 1!


EEO Statement: Credit Union 1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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