Items Processing Specialist

Summary: Dime Community Bank is currently hiring for an Items Processing Specialist at its Headquarters in Hauppauge, Long Island. The Items Processing Specialist will be responsible for the daily processing of all work flowing through the Items Processing Department. The role will assist branches and departments with questions and issues on related functions.

Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $45,000 to $55,000 annually. The exact compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, and location.

All applicants must attach a recent resume. This is not a remote role.

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.
• Daily processing of 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year Banking experience preferred.
• Advanced PC (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.