ARP Reconciliation Associate II M-F 8:30am-5pm

Fifth Third; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Account Reconciliation Administrator to maintain, process, and balance transactions on ARP/Positive Pay accounts, delivering accurate data and timely results. You will research and resolve issues, interact with commercial clients, and support daily reconciliation activities while upholding risk controls and quality standards.

Daily responsibilities include processing complex transactions, reviewing documentation, and ensuring output meets quality

Qualifications

• Two years of reconciliation and/or accounting related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Proven analytical ability and problem solving aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Routinely process incoming/outgoing transactions of a complex nature.
• Some familiarity with inbound customer transmission files.
• Some familiarity with job scheduling of outbound files.
• Interact regularly with commercial clients, respond promptly and accurately to client requests, provide superior customer service.
• Ensure output meets quality standards prior to release.
• Prepare and input documentation, review for completeness and accuracy.
• Compile and/or balance data for transaction processing.
• Update and maintain appropriate files, reports and other documentation/data.
• Research and resolve situations of complex nature, often involving multiple internal departments.
• Exercise decision making to expedite workflow, transaction processing and minimize risk.
• Package and deliver reconciliation materials within timeliness goals.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and compliance related to function.
• Provide back up coverage for other staff.
• Process new account setups, deletions, and changes as necessary.
• Escalate issues per chain of command.
• Meet deadlines and performance goals.
• Assist in new employee orientation and training.

Skills

Reconciliation

Accounting

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

10-key

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Make banking a Fifth Third better** We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.**GENERAL FUNCTION:** This position reports to the Account Reconciliation Manager. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, processing and balancing of transactions on ARP/Positive Pay accounts. Responsibilities will also include research and resolution of problems with ARP/Positive Pay accounts, daily exception reporting by prescribed deadlines, and extensive customer interaction. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Routinely process incoming/outgoing transactions of a complex nature.* Some familiarity with inbound customer transmission files.* Some familiarity with job scheduling of outbound files.* Interact regularly with commercial clients, respond promptly and accurately to client requests, provide superior customer service.* Ensure output meets quality standards prior to release.* Prepare and input documentation, review for completeness and accuracy.* Compile and/or balance data for transaction processing.* Update and maintain appropriate files, reports and other documentation/data.* Research and resolve situations of complex nature, which often requires interaction with a variety of internal departments i.e. Information Technology, Commercial Officers, and other operations areas.* Exercise decision making capability within department guidelines to expedite workflow, transaction processing and minimize risk.* Package and deliver all reconciliation related materials within established timeliness goals.* Maintain working knowledge of regulations and compliance issues related to job function and department.* Provides back up coverage for other staff.* Process new account set ups, account deletions, and/or account changes as necessary.* Escalate issues according to established chain of command.* Meet and maintain assigned production standards and deadlines.* Perform work in accordance with established policies and procedures.* Assist in new employee orientation and training.* Perform other duties as assigned. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** None. **MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:*** High school diploma or its equivalent.* Two years of reconciliation and/or accounting related experience.* Strong written and verbal communications skills with an emphasis on customer service.* Proven analytical ability and problem solving aptitude.* 10 key skills preferred.* Demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions, which expedite workflow and minimize risk.* Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.* Working knowledge of basic office applications and ability to operate software related to job.* Ability to operate under deadlines with close attention to detail.* Ability to work in a fast paced environment.* Meet/exceed established department and individual performance goals. **WORKING CONDITIONS:*** Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like.* Extended viewing of CRT screen.* Routinely lift and move objects up to 25 lbs.