Trust Administrative Assistant

FIRST STATE BANK & TRUST•Williston, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail. The Admin Assistant will help with operations in all areas of the Trust Department. Maintaining files, scanning documentation, back up for other office personnel, secretarial duties as well as other duties as assigned. Accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality are of utmost importance.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
Organization skills, multi-tasked oriented and possess attention to detail to curtail errors.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with multiple interruptions.
Good oral and written communication skills, ability to learn quickly and to work as a team player and enjoy working with people.
Proficient with computer/ten key skills, Office 365 applications, Excel and Microsoft Word.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suites.
Strong ethics in protecting confidentiality of client records.
Basic calculator skills, office machine usage.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping background helpful.

Responsibilities

Answer phones quickly using proper and professional phone etiquette.
Greeting customers in person, making them feel welcome and directing them to the appropriate personnel.
Office duties such as scanning/archiving file documents, assisting with distributing tax forms to clients during tax season, making appointments for Trust Officers, creating/distributing correspondence with employees and clients.
Assisting Trust Officers/Administration with researching projects, problems, questions, etc.
Assisting with annual account reviews.
Assisting with Farm inspections, Real Estate and Minerals.
Receiving and reviewing client mail, paying bills as necessary.
Preparing distribution calculations.
Research any outstanding Unclaimed Property with the State of North Dakota.
Assisting with client meetings, both in person and electronically.
Willing to accept other duties as assigned.
Listen for opportunities to sell and cross sell services provided by the Bank.
Maintain public profile by being involved in community and bank organizations and events.
Obtain a general knowledge of the trust business and functions of the operations of the trust department.