Wire / ACH Specialist

Job Description Job Title : Wire/ACH Specialist I Summary : The Wire/ACH Specialist I at TransPecos Banks performs multiple functions related to Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs); supports the life cycle of wire and Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer transactions; assists with online banking feature and general ledger; supports the Business Continuity Plan work schedule as determined by workflow and processing requirements. Wage Type : Hourly, Non-exempt Essential Duties & Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Support and complete operational tasks related to banking, ACH, check, and wires; including daily processing of incoming and outgoing wire transfers, ACH files, check exception processing; collections; internal and quality controls monitoring. Process government reclamations, ACH stop payment requests, and Written Statement of Unauthorized ACH Debits according to regulations and established policies and procedures. Process proof of authorization requests from beginning to end. Assist with various EFT related projects assigned to the department. Provide reports and analysis of financial accounts and EFT records on a regular basis. Prepare and send business correspondence. Manage various projects as assigned. Develop and implement procedures to streamline financial institution accounting processes. Handle financial, accounting, and cash management services with the utmost confidentiality. Flexible working schedule contingent around processing deadlines, we have a VIP customer that may require service after hours. Carry out responsibilities with professionalism, respect for others, in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws. Other duties as assigned including backup for other accounting functions. Manage multiple projects as assigned by Senior Management as needed. Carries out responsibilities in a manner consistent with our values and operating principles, in accordance with policy and applicable laws, and with a commitment to commitment to continuous improvement and process excellence. Any other duties as assigned. Key Deliverables : Accurate & timely EFT processing, accounting processing and reconciliations according to policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations. Organizational Structure: Reports to: Money Movement Team Lead Supervises: None Qualifications: Required : Banking Experience: Wires, ACH, Exception Processing 2 years Accounting Processes: Bookkeeping, accounts payable, accruals, monthly close, and reconciliations Acquire AAP Certification within first 12 months of employment Understanding of NACHA rules Good understanding of accounting knowledge High Proficiency in Microsoft Office; including Excel. Desired Skills: Wire and ACH Processing Proficiency Financial Compliance Knowledge Risk Management Skills Data Security Knowledge Quality Control Documentation and Record-Keeping Talents: Strong positivity Mission driven, competitive, goal oriented, and motivated to develop themselves and others Energetic, resourceful, and appropriate work intensity to get the work done Strong people acumen and relationship skills; Naturally pre-disposed to quickly establish positive personal and professional relationships Other: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Must be able to lift to 20 pounds. TransPecos Banks will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than the candidate. We will consider any candidate for whom an Agency submits an unsolicited resume, to have been referred to us by the Agency free of any charges or fees, other than those agencies we engage on a specific search. TransPecos Banks will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.