Deposit Operations Specialist - On-site

HERITAGE BANK•Bremerton, WA

3d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Bank has an exciting opportunity within the Deposit Operations team! The Deposit Operations Specialist is responsible for providing accurate and thorough bank operational and processing support in assigned functions within the department, while ensuring proper processing and maintenance of deposit products and services in accordance with department and regulatory guidelines, and within prescribed deadlines. This position is Full Time; typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Flexibility is required to work as needed to ensure adequate staffing for training or employee absences. This position is fully on-site in Everett or Bremerton, Washington. Base Salary Range: Level I - $19.50 - $22.70 - $26.87 per hour Level II - $20.50 - $25.62 - $30.75 per hour Depending on qualifications and experience, Deposit Operations Specialist I or II may be considered.

Requirements

Level I - 1 year of recent clerical accounting experience in a financial services industry - required. Recent experience in retail banking and/or deposit operations support with working knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance – preferred.
Level II - 2 years recent experience in bank operations, clerical accounting and/or retail banking and understanding of regulatory compliance in a financial services industry - required.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Provides an exceptional level of quality service for internal/external customers; responds to customers' needs, questions and concerns in an accurate, effective, and timely manner.
Ability to maintain and manage personal composure when confronted with a difficult situation and/or customer, with the ability to provide clients with information, data, advice and solutions, as well as gain their trust and respect.
Effective listening verbal, written and telephone etiquette business communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues and follow up items over the phone and via email; ability to read, write, speak and understand English well.
Detail oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, data review, time management and processing skills, ensuring that priorities are set and commitments and deadlines are met, with an emphasis on accuracy and quality.
Understanding of debit/credit relationships and negotiable instruments; general math skills to calculate interest, balance accounts and locate routine and non-routine mathematical errors, to process debits and credits accurately, and adhere to customer instructions.
Ability to gain working knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to assigned area, as well as the Bank’s policies, procedures, products, and services.
Unquestionable integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information required.
Working knowledge of office administration practices and procedures.
Proficient use and understanding of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience in retail banking and/or deposit operations support with working knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance – preferred.
IRA and HSA knowledge preferred.
Working knowledge and experience utilizing the Bank’s core processing or similar application – preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides exceptional service to internal and external customers in accordance with Heritage Bank Service Standards.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with all internal and external customers.
Performs basic customer account maintenance in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with Bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Learn and reconcile basic general ledger account reconciliations.
Reconciles all department general ledger, and bank control accounts assigned to department.
Responds to, researches and resolves customer and staff requests for assistance in a timely and accurate manner.
Gains working knowledge of, and ensures bank activities are performed in compliance with, all state and federal banking laws and regulations applicable to assigned area.
Understands and complies with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines relevant to assigned job responsibilities.
Contributes to the success of the department with willingness to cross train and share in assigned department responsibilities.