Items Processing Specialist

About the role

Dime Commercial Bank (Dime) is seeking an Items Processing Specialist to work at its Headquarters in Hauppauge, Long Island. This is an on-site position responsible for the daily processing of all work flowing through the Items Processing Department and assisting branches and departments with related questions and issues.

Responsibilities

• Process and release incoming and outgoing wire transfers while addressing exceptions including OFAC matches and account restrictions.
• Review and submit check deposit image files and complete daily proof.
• Process daily Return Deposit Items (RDIs).
• Process daily EIM items including non-posts, NSF, and stop payments.
• Process manual check returns.
• Utilize EARNS for large check returns.
• Disposition positive pay exceptions.
• Assist branches, Private Banking, and other departments with questions and issues.
• Process and respond to Items Processing Help Desk items.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of general ledgers.
• Review various Director reports on a daily basis.
• Create reports for other departments.
• Perform File Maintenance, as necessary.
• Perform File Maintenance review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of banking experience preferred.
• Advanced PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel), Network, Director, Transaction Research (Navigator).
• Working knowledge of applicable aspects of regulations as they relate to job functions and compliance.
• Must comply with all state and federal regulations.

Pay

Salary ranges from $55,000 to $60,000 annually, based on relevant experience, skills, education, training, licensure, certifications, and location.