Banking Operations Associate - Back-Office & Payments

Minnesota Bankers Association; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k with employer contributions

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

A community-focused bank in Willmar, Minnesota is seeking an Operations Assistant to support back-office functions. This key role involves transaction processing, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with internal teams. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of banking experience, and be detail-oriented. The position offers a competitive pay range of $21 to $25 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, life insurance, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of banking experience, such as teller or operations.
• Experience with Fiserv Premier is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily processing and maintenance within the Fiserv Premier platform.
• Process ACH transactions, returns, and exceptions.
• Perform daily balancing and general ledger reconciliations.
• Follow all regulatory requirements (BSA/AML, Reg CC, Reg E, OFAC).
• Assist with customer transaction research and issue resolution.

Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Working knowledge of banking operations (ACH, wires, deposits)

Ability to multitask and adapt in a small-team environment

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–3 years of banking experience (teller, operations, or bookkeeping)

Experience with Fiserv Premier

Tools

Fiserv Premier

Microsoft Office

Job description

A community-focused bank in Willmar, Minnesota is seeking an Operations Assistant to support back-office functions. This key role involves transaction processing, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with internal teams. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of banking experience, and be detail-oriented. The position offers a competitive pay range of $21 to $25 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, life insurance, and a 401k plan.