Check Fraud Specialist

Centennial Bank•Conway, AR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Check Fraud Specialist is responsible for reviewing prior day activity for exceptions or unusual account activity. This role will monitor account activity and communicate with branch personnel when suspicious activity is suspected.

Requirements

Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc.
Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.
Advanced: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry
Basic: Accounting, Contact Management, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
Basic computer skills
Basic Microsoft office skills
Keen eye for details
Ability to handle pressure due to deadline restraints
Ability to multi-task
Ability to prioritize workflow

Nice To Haves

6 months of experience working with IBS Insight/Image Center

Responsibilities

Review all exception items presented over the counter and electronically for proper validation.
Notify branch staff of suspected fraudulent items or unusual activity.
Work with branch staff to close suspicious accounts if necessary.
Monitor suspected accounts to ensure future items do not present payment.
Work with various bank programs to research and document the cases.
Create federal return file for items that need to be returned.
Process returns using UCC rules to mitigate losses.
Maintain detailed case notes to assist with future research.
Log all cases for tracking.
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.