ACH Specialist

Greater Iowa Credit Union•Ames, IA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Greater Iowa Credit Union is looking to add an ACH specialist. The primary role of this position is to originate ACH items, load files into the ACH system and balance ACH transmissions. ACH and accounting duties are to be performed in accordance with NACHA regulations and credit union regulatory standards. Work side by side with the Senior ACH Specialist to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

One year to three years of similar or related experience.
A two-year college degree, or completion of a specialized certification or licensing, or completion of specialized training courses conducted by vendors, or job-specific skills acquired through an apprenticeship program.
Ability to recognize and identify ACH trends.
Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to present information with diplomacy and tact.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications.
Ability to work effectively with outside vendors, financials, and internal staff.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Keyboarding skills.
Regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Work side by side with the Senior ACH Specialist to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

Originate ACH items, load templates into ACH system, balance ACH transmission and perform other related ACH functions.
Process Unauthorized ACH forms, ACH Stop Payments, Internal Transfers, External Transfers and related functions.
Reconciles GL accounts validate accuracy for daily money movement.
Provides monthly ACH reports to management.
Acts as liaison with related vendors.
Works on implementation of ACH related projects.
Providing supporting documentation and answer questions related to external audit and risk assessments as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.