Deposit Ops Utility Clerk

Blue Ridge Bank; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Bank is seeking a Deposit Operations Utility Clerk to support the Deposit Operations Department with critical controls, file maintenance reviews, and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and compliance.

You will act as a cross-trained resource across Deposit Operations and provide backup for various operations functions, with potential support for Loan Operations as needed. A high school diploma and 1–3 years of banking experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of banking, operations, accounting or related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Cross training in Deposit Operations and Loan Operations is required.
• Knowledge of reconciliations and internal controls is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform file maintenance reviews for deposit accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Complete reconciliations and reviews for internal controls.
• Escalate discrepancies or policy violations to management.
• Maintain documentation supporting control activities.
• Assist with audit requests and control testing.
• Crosstrain in Deposit Operations to provide backup coverage.
• Support Loan Operations file maintenance as needed.
• Research and respond to operational inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and mitigate risk.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Risk and Control Awareness

Time Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Salary Range: $37,300 to $55,900

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Company Summary

Blue Ridge Bank is extremely proud of its more than a century of customer-based service and looks forward to serving its current and new customers for many years to come, with the attention and service that only a locally owned independent community bank can provide.

Description

Salary Range: $37,300 to $55,900

Salary offered will be based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting Careers | Blue Ridge Bank | Virginia & North Carolina (https://www.mybrb.bank/about/careers.html)

Company Summary

Blue Ridge Bank is extremely proud of its more than a century of customer-based service and looks forward to serving its current and new customers for many years to come, with the attention and service that only a locally owned independent community bank can provide. At Blue Ridge Bank our purpose is to be a trusted partner OF CHOICE in helping our customers achieve their financial goals and that includes you as well! Our Core values of teamwork, integrity, respect, open communication and honoring our commitments to each other, serve as our compass, driving us forward with purpose. These values guide our actions and shape our culture to deliver on our purpose. They influence our decision-making and define how we interact with one another and our customers.

Position Purpose

The Deposit Operations Utility Clerk supports the Deposit Operations Department through the performance of critical operational controls, file maintenance reviews, reconciliations, and quality assurance activities. This role helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of customer and account information by conducting independent review activities designed to support compliance with bank policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.

The position serves as a cross-trained resource within Deposit Operations and provides backup support for critical operational functions as needed. In limited circumstances, the role may also provide backup support for Loan Operations file maintenance review processes. This position maintains appropriate segregation of duties and does not have authority to perform account maintenance transactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer and deposit account file maintenance reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures


• Complete reconciliations and review activities associated with SOX controls and other internal controls


• Escalate discrepancies, exceptions, or policy violations to management


• Maintain documentation supporting


• Assist with audit requests and control testing activities


• Crosstrain on critical Deposit Operations functions to provide backup coverage during employee absences and periods of increased workload


• Provide backup support for Loan Operations file maintenance review processes.


• Research and respond to operational inquiries.


• Identify opportunities to improve processes and mitigate risk.


• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in processing and reconciliations


• Analytical Thinking: Research discrepancies, identify exceptions, and assist in resolving reconciliation issues


• Risk and Control Awareness: Recognize risks and mitigating control activities


• Time Management: Meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Education and Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Required Experience

• 1-3 years of banking, operations, accounting or related experience


• Experience with reconciliation, quality control reviews, or audit activities preferred

Other

• Ability to work a flexible schedule aligned with branch and operational hours, including occasional overtime as business needs may require


• Ability to read, interpret, and apply written instructions, procedures, and business correspondence accurately


• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and customers at all levels


• Cross training in Deposit Operations and Loan Operations is required

Blue Ridge Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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