Deposit Operations & Reconciliation Specialist

Prairie State Bank & Trust; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Bonus plan

Job summary

Prairie State Bank & Trust in Springfield, IL seeks a Deposit Operations Specialist to manage back-office banking functions and support daily processing. Responsibilities include file maintenance, daily report reviews, IRA and currency tasks, ACH processing, reconciliations, and ensuring audit/compliance adherence.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and strong communication. Prior banking exposure is helpful; company offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Problem solving and technical capacity.
• Bookkeeping knowledge and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Previous banking experience recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enter and check back of all file maintenance requests.
• Review daily reports including DDA, SAV, TDA, IRA, and debit card.
• IRA review and currency orders.
• Process daily back-office banking functions (ACH, GL balancing, bank reconciliations, wire transfers).
• Ensure that audit and compliance procedures are followed.
• Recommend changes to improve operating efficiency and service levels.
• Assist staff in solving internal and external customer issues.
• Comply with bank operation and security procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Bookkeeping

Excel

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Prairie State Bank & Trust in Springfield, IL seeks a Deposit Operations Specialist to manage back-office banking functions and support daily processing. Responsibilities include file maintenance, daily report reviews, IRA and currency tasks, ACH processing, reconciliations, and ensuring audit/compliance adherence.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and strong communication. Prior banking exposure is helpful; company offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.