Items Processing and Research Specialist Temp

Tompkins Community Bank; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Tompkins Community Bank in Ithaca, NY is seeking a detail-oriented Item Processing specialist to support daily cash letter balance and data integrity. You will verify, balance, and process files, respond to image system research requests, and prepare deposit verifications for customer accounts.

The role requires strong analytical skills, reliability under deadlines, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and banking systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience with bank regulatory reporting and banking systems preferred.
• Operational or image processing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient typing and MS Office skills; ability to learn multiple software programs.

Responsibilities

• Balance daily cash letters, deadlines, and department totals.
• Process check adjustments and monitor Federal Reserve Reconcilement.
• Independently contact internal and external vendor support for system issues.
• Perform adjustments to customer, General Ledger and Federal Reserve accounts.
• Prepare account adjustments and reconciliations.
• Adhere to Federal Reserve Bank Operating Circulars regulations.
• Open cases with the system provider for Item Processing issues.
• Create customer statement media for postal delivery as required.
• Maintain communication with the coordinator and escalate issues as needed.
• Back up duties of other team members when required.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communications

Typing speed and accuracy

MS Office

Internet/browser based systems

Ability to learn multiple software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in business (preferred)

Tools

Banking systems

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for providing support specializing in Item Processing.

Individuals in this role will verify and balance daily bank cash letters, submit the daily Host Integration and Federal Cash Letter files. Review and verify data and reports to maintain data integrity. Respond to image system research requests from customers and other Company colleagues. Provide documentation for references and deposit verifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on a daily basis that routine tasks are completed on time with minimum errors, such as; perform all input, balancing and work preparation duties; ensure cash letter deadlines are met and settlement totals are balanced at end of day; ensure department totals are balanced at end of day; create daily backup and archive media; operate sorter equipment to capture items.
• Process check adjustments and monitors Federal Reserve Reconcilement.
• Independently contact internal and external vendor support for system or hardware issue resolution - keeping coordinator apprised.
• Perform adjustment to customer, General Ledger and Federal Reserve accounts.
• Prepare necessary account adjustments and account reconciliations.
• Adhere to Federal Reserve Bank Operating Circulars regulations.
• Open cases with the system provider for Item Processing related issues.
• Create customer statement media for postal delivery as required.
• Maintain open communication with the coordinator, discuss issues and escalates problems.
• Perform duties of other team members as a backup when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent work experience. An Associate’s Degree in business related field is preferred.
• Previous experience with Bank Regulatory reporting requirements and knowledgeable of banking systems is preferred.
• Prior Operational or Image Processing experience is also preferred.
• Talent in analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Efficient use of technology, ability to type with speed and accuracy.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office products and Internet/Browser based systems.
• Ability to handle pressure associated with meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to learn and retain knowledge for using multiple software programs.

EEO Statement

Tompkins is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (\"EEO\") with respect to all team members and applicants for employment and a work environment free from discrimination (including unlawful harassment) based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender non-conformity, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Pay Range

USD $19.00 - USD $19.00 /Hr.