Deposit Operations Specialist

Prairie State Bank & Trust; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base compensation with bonus plan

401(k) with employer matching

Employer paid health/life insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays and sick leave

Job summary

Prairie State Bank & Trust is seeking a Deposit Operations Specialist in Springfield, IL. The role focuses on back-office banking functions, including daily processing, reconciliations, and currency orders, while ensuring audit compliance and aiding customer issue resolution.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, analytical ability, and teamwork, with bookkeeping skills and proficiency in Excel. Prior banking experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Entering & check back of all file maintenance requests.
• Daily report review including DDA, SAV, TDA, IRA, and debit card reports.
• IRA Review.
• Currency Orders.
• Daily processing of a wide variety of back office banking functions such as ACH processing, General Ledger Balancing, Bank Account Reconciliations, and Wire Transfer Activity.
• Ensure all audit and compliance procedures are followed.
• Recommend procedural changes to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Assist staff in solving internal and external customer issues.
• Comply with bank operation and security procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Prairie State Bank & Trust, a locally owned $800 million bank with 20 offices in Central Illinois has an immediate opening for a DepositOperations Specialist in Springfield, Illinois. We are a well-established and high performing “5 Star” community bank (rated by Bauer Financial).

We want talented and hardworking individuals who are looking to start their career with a growing company. We are seeking candidates who are motivated to learn, have great communication skills and a passion for working on a team.

Primary Goals, Responsibilities & Expectations PSBT feels the ideal candidate would provide:

• Entering & check back of all file maintenance requests
• Daily report review including DDA, SAV, TDA, IRA, and debit card reports
• IRA Review
• Currency Orders
• Perform daily processing of a wide variety of technical back office banking functions. Duties may include but are not limited to:
  • ACH processing
  • General Ledger Balancing
  • Bank Account Reconciliations
  • Wire Transfer Activity
• Ensure that all audit and compliance procedure are being followed.
• Recommend changes in procedure to improve operating efficiency and service levels.
• Assist other staff in solving internal and external customer issues.
• Comply with bank operation and security procedures.

Recommended Qualifications

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

All candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment credit background check.

Prairie State Bank & Trust offers competitive benefits and compensation (base compensation with bonus plan, 401(K) with employer matching, employer paid health/life insurance, vacation, paid holidays and sick leave). If you are a self-starter with strong organizational and leadership abilities and are looking for a position in a dynamic organization, we want to hear from you!

PSBT is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.