Deposit Specialist- Hiawatha

Hiawatha Bank and Trust Company

Hiawatha, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Banking Regulations, Banking Services, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, General Ledger Accounting, Mail Processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Support, Returns Processing, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hiawatha, IA
POSTED
25 days ago

Do you want to love your job? Looking for a career, not just a job?  Join Hiawatha Bank & Trust family in a culture filled with fun, flexibility, formal training, hard work and career growth opportunities! We have an immediate opening for a full-time Deposit Specialist.

We are looking for an energetic individual who can build strong relationships by acting as the bank’s primary contact with customers. If you’ve got a passion for people and the desire to succeed, a position at Hiawatha Bank & Trust is for you!

We offer best in the class industry benefits:

  • Competitive wages and benefit package through Iowa Bankers
  • Paid Bereavement
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Ongoing training and development

The primary job duty will be providing outstanding customer service for our valuable customers! 

Other job responsibilities will include:

  • Process unposted and other exception items
  • Open new consumer and business deposit accounts of all types
  • Process incoming returned checks
  • Reconcile internal official check accounts, Bond Accounts, correspondent bank account and GL Accounts
  • Process and monitor stop payments
  • Process wire transfers
  • Assist in the administration of ACH transactions and related originator analysis
  • Assist in the administration of the bank’s BSA program
  • Assist in preparation of schedules and documents for various audits
  • Flag deceased customers and monitors activity to ensure certain transactions are rejected as appropriate
  • Perform address changes and the tracking of returned mail for deposit accounts
  • Work with correspondent bank to handle check adjustments and other items requiring research
  • Work with and assist branches with operational issues
  • Work with eStatement requests and processing
  • Assist with the processing of overdrafts, and handling of delinquent and charged off deposit accounts
  • Assist in the handling of garnishments, levies, and withholding orders received
  • Perform a variety of account maintenance including flagging accounts, changing customers’ status, and boarding accounts onto the core system
  • Assist customers with account questions, statement balancing, product support, account maintenance, online/mobile banking, mobile deposit, and debit cards
  • Perform daily update/backup tasks
  • Understand and follows bank/department regulations, policies, and procedures, and participate in all compliance-related training
  • Maintain the highest level of confidentiality/privacy of information

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • A minimum of two years of teller and/or bank experience is required.
  • Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Available to work full-time Monday through Friday 8 hours, with at least 1 Saturday morning per month
  • Must be dependable and able to work the required shifts
  • Always maintain professional appearance and behavior
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
  • Reliable transportation and valid drivers license is required
  • Strong customer service skills and ability to work with all types of customers
  • Must be a team player and willing to jump in to assist with any special projects, etc.

EEOC Statement: Hiawatha Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hiawatha Bank and Trust Company