Items Processing Specialist II

First Financial Bank•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$18 - $21

About The Position

We do the right things, right now. We do them in a way that is relevant to our clients. Become a part of our history as it continues to be written! If you are interested and qualified for this role, we invite you to apply. Job is 2nd shift. Standard Hours are 1 - 9:30 with a half hour lunch. The Item Processing Specialist II will process/review items for Checks, Deposits, and Legal mail. This includes working with Relationship Managers, Retail Associates, and Back Office Associates to ensure all required items have been completed. The Item Processing Specialist II should have a broad understanding of requirements for the processing of checks. This individual must provide superior client service and have excellent time management skills, self-motivated, highly energized and a team player.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years operations and/or financial experience
Proficient 10 key skills
Leadership skills required; ability to manage workflow and delegate as appropriate
Intermediate knowledge of appropriate industry standard software (i.e. core banking and imaging)
Intermediate to advanced knowledge using Microsoft Office
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and escalate as necessary
Proficient understanding for completing specific department required tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must demonstrate the ability to change priorities quickly, handle multiple priorities, work effectively under time constraints, and contribute to the team effort
Strong attention to detail and level of precision
Must have ability to listen and collaborate
The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Item Processing and/or Adjustment processes
Experience with Jack Henry Silverlake core system
Ability to handle moderate to complex tasks to support the department
Use independent judgement and have a high degree of responsibility
Work with minimal supervision
Uses subject matter expertise to advise others
Responsible for making day-to-day tactical decisions
Supports the strategic direction

Responsibilities

Ensure that all departmental transactions are processed daily and that all entries are in balance.
Keying and balancing entries within departmental system
Ensure that all incoming x9.37 files have been successfully processed
Working with respective teams/Correspondent Banks to resolve out of balance transactions
Complete Research requests for Bank Statements, Check Copies.
Gatekeeping Subpoena Research and processing, to ensure that the bank is meeting all required court dates and requested information
Ensure that corrections have been made to clients’ accounts for encoding errors, mis-posted, and duplicate presentment items.
Working with Correspondent Banks to collect and pass funds for adjustments
Ensure that the bank is in balance for the day, including uploading posting files, and transmitting outgoing x9.37 files.
Create all required EOD reporting to ensure the bank is compliant with all regulations.
Create cash letter for all non-domestic checks received during daily processing
Ensure that clients have received the proper credit for items deposited based on exchange rates.
Process Improvements

Benefits

We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing.
Please review our Benefits Guide.
All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

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