Deposit and Payment Processing Specialist- Hybrid

BECU•Tukwila, WA

1d•$22 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth, accurate, and secure deposit and payment processing that supports thousands of BECU members every day. You’ll use your expertise to process and balance critical financial transactions, maintain the integrity of payment systems, and handle wires, ACH activity, and reconciliation tasks with precision. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will help safeguard our operations while delivering an exceptional experience for members. By owning these essential processes, you’ll strengthen BECU’s financial stability, uphold compliance standards, and contribute to the overall success of our payment operations. Your work will keep funds moving safely, correctly, and efficiently—directly impacting the trust our members place in us. Please note this role is hybrid and requires 2 days onsite/week at Tukwila, WA office.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum two years of experience in a financial institution with operational experience such as data entry, item processing, reconciliation, fraud identification or related experience required.
PC and 10 key skills with the ability to learn new software.
Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate in the English language.
Ability to perform multiple responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy.
Full-time hours required, with additional hours as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of experience processing ACH and Wires preferred.
Continuing education, including courses and seminars pertaining to ACH and check clearing processes and regulations preferred.
Excellent organizational skills.
Good analytical, research and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure all responsibilities align with BECU Competencies and follow compliance, regulatory, and Information Protection standards to protect members and the credit union.
Operate image scanners to accurately capture check and remittance documents across multiple work types.
Ensure check clearing, wire transfers, internal investments, and ACH transactions are completed within strict Federal Reserve timeframes.
Retrieve and post incoming and outgoing wire activity daily so member and internal accounts are properly credited or debited.
Investigate and resolve internal and external discrepancies by locating and analyzing all potential points of access.
Maintain communication with financial institutions regarding incoming and outgoing cash letters and return letters.
Respond to member inquiries quickly, professionally, and accurately—researching exceptions and addressing out‑of‑balance conditions.
Maintain all Credit Union records in a secure, organized, and compliant manner to protect sensitive information.
Provide full supporting documentation for charge‑off adjustment items and obtain leadership approval.
Maintain in‑depth knowledge of Federal Reserve, NACHA, and NWCHA rules governing electronic transfer processes, including checks, deposits, ACH, and wires.
Understand and follow all Credit Union and departmental services, policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support team success.