Item Processing Specialist

First American Bank was founded in Chicago, and over the years has expanded throughout Wisconsin and Florida. As the largest privately held bank in Illinois, we now have over 60 locations and assets of $5+ billion. We are a community bank at heart with international expertise, traditional values, and a forward-looking philosophy. Our employees have the experience and vision to meet the needs of savers, borrowers, and businesses in the 21st century. First American Bank can offer employees a level of visibility, career growth, and stability that is difficult to find in many larger corporations.

This position handles the daily operational functions within the Item Processing department. This includes: importing and balancing files throughout the day including Teller Capture, Inclearings and Proof of Deposit (POD), data entry, processing mail deposits, foreign check processing, and providing support to various business units.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Download and import files from various sources into POD system. Verify files are in balance and are successfully transmitted to the Computer room.
• Process incoming mail which includes balancing and posting to customer accounts for loan payments and checking/savings deposits through Teller Capture.
• Review, data enter, and balance rejected items.
• Process foreign checks. Debit/Credit accounts, create cash letters, and ensure funds are received from correspondent bank.
• Create CD-ROMs requested by customers and other business units.
• Research and process non-conforming images (NCI). Create Image Replacement Documents (IRD).
• Provide support and direction to internal departments as needed. Handle requests to pull or print notices for other business units.
• Process Verification of Deposits (VOD) that come in via U.S. Mail.
• Create the outgoing cash letters and verify processing is in balance for end of day submission to correspondent banks.
• Track and prepare statistical reports for management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Some college and/or banking courses preferred.    
• Minimum of 1 year experience in banking or bank-related field required.
• Previous experience in Operations and, balancing is preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented and have a good figure aptitude with a high level of accuracy, and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform tasks consistently and accurately while meeting deadlines.    
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to effectively work with internal and external relationships.    
• Previous experience with Windows based systems including spreadsheets and Word, and be able to comfortably navigate in multiple applications.    
• May Occasionally be required to travel to other branches.    
• Availability Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts.