Deposit Operations Clerk I

Banterra Bank; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Banterra Bank is seeking a detail‑oriented team member to process and verify work performed by others, ensuring accuracy and proper categorization. You will input data into our computer systems and assist with deposits, CDs, IRAs, and related documentation.

Responsibilities include verifying signatures, correcting entries, and supporting customer inquiries while staying current with regulatory guidance and internal procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail expected.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process work prepared by other employees. Ensure accuracy, assist in correcting errors and maintain documentation.
• Verify signatures on required client checks.
• Input data for Deposit accounts (CDs, IRAs, Safe Deposit Boxes).
• Prepare debit/credit tickets for corrections or adjustments.
• Assist with posting entries for CDs and make corrections as needed.
• Assist customers with bookkeeping questions.
• Verify signature cards and required documentation for all deposits.
• Input and check back all deposit types and verify documentation receipt.
• Perform customer research (bank statements, check research).
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and departmental knowledge.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Math calculations

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calculator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $15 USD to $16.54 USD

Description

Pay Range: $15.00USD to $16.54USD

Summary: Responsible for processing and verifying work prepared by other bank team members, ensuring accuracy and assisting in correction of errors. Ensure that all entries are properly categorized. Input data into computer system.

All employees are expected to protect the information and assets of the organization through heightened awareness of information security, cyber security, and risk management best practices, as well as complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Responsibilities: include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Process work prepared by other employees. Ensure accuracy, assist in correcting errors and maintain appropriate documentation as required.
• Verify signatures on required client checks.
• Input data, ensuring accuracy and timeliness on all types of Deposit accounts including Certificate of Deposits, IRA’s and Safe Deposit Boxes. Make appropriate entries as needed.
• Prepare a variety of debit and credit tickets to accomplish necessary corrections or adjustments. Prepare and input approved charges to files as required.
• Assist with posting entries for new and redeemed CDs as required. Make corrections as needed.
• Assist customers with bookkeeping questions as required.
• Verify signature cards and confirm receipt of required documentation for all Deposit account types.
• Input and check back all Deposit account types along with Safe Deposit Boxes and verify the receipt of requirement documentation.
• Perform customer research as needed (e.g., bank statements, check research).
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes. Work with team members and manager to maintain a current working knowledge of the functions within each department.

Qualifications and Skills: 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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to think critically and use good, sound judgment in decision making.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, co-workers or vendors.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and communicate effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing with employees, customers, vendors and management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must understand and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a friendly, helpful and courteous attitude when working with customers or co-workers under diverse conditions.
• Ability to accurately and quickly complete standard mathematical calculations.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret various ratios and relationships inherent in common or specialized financial reports.
• Ability to use a calculator, computer and applicable software programs.
• Ability to use Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Outlook and Excel.

Physical Demands: The physical demands 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. The employee must have the ability to lift and carry 25 pounds for a distance of 50 feet.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations and other laws/regulations as applicable.

Benefits: We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all team members feel valued and empowered. Our employee benefits promote well-being and professional growth, including insurance options, retirement plans, and career development opportunities included approved company paid training. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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