What are the responsibilities and job description for the Item Processing / Proof Clerk position at Progressive Bank?
SUMMARY:
Accurately reviews the capture of proof work daily, locates errors, item entry, batch balancing, and creating cash letters. Makes appropriate adjustments and corrections when needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Item Processing o Process deposit transaction documents at the close of business daily.
- Accurately locate errors and make appropriate adjustments and corrections to deposit transaction correspondence to ensure the transactions balance.
- Identify corrections made the prior day to deposit item processing and forward to Deposit Operations Supervisor.
- Transfer blocks of batched runs.
- Cash Letters
- Download and process incoming cash letters from Fedline and FNBB.
- Prepare and send outgoing cash letters to FNBB.
- Research and adjust cash letter correspondence as needed
- Perform account reviews through fraud software to identify suspicious activities. Review accounts weekly for Identify Theft/transaction activities and monthly for BSA/AML activity and Money Transfer Monitoring.
- Scan documents into Director
- Back up QC as needed
- Assist Account Services as needed
- Assist in preparation of outgoing mail as needed
- Any other duties as deemed necessary
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Deposit Operations Supervisor
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma
- Previous Item Processing and Proof Operations skills preferred
- Two years of experience in banking
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ten keys by touch
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Individual must be a team player
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel.
- Ability to meet deadlines to satisfy regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of investigative techniques used in the investigation of financial crimes.
- Ability to deal with employees and the public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of accounting, banking operations, and state and federal banking regulations.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Knowledgeable of BSA/AML regulations
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday–Friday governed by the volume of work received, discrepancies, and time required to balance. Availability for overnight travel to attend training sessions as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled
EEO POLICY STATEMENT
(Equal Employment Opportunity)
Progressive Bank is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This means that employment decisions affecting applicants and employees will not be based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender (to include pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, qualifying disability or any other unlawful basis. Further, retaliation is prohibited against an employee who opposes an unlawful employment practice or who participates in a proceeding to address a perceived or actual unlawful employment practice. Employees, including managers and supervisors, who engage in such unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation will be subject to corrective action. If you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated or retaliated against or subject to harassment, you should notify your supervisor, the Human Resources Department (318.812.5274),or any other person in management whom you are comfortable in approaching. The Bank will investigate and provide a prompt and effective remedial response, up to and including discharge from employment for violation of this policy and the applicable law.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Two years of experience in banking
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel.
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Knowledge of investigative techniques used in the investigation of financial crimes.
- Knowledge of accounting, banking operations, and state and federal banking regulations.
- Knowledgeable of BSA/AML regulations