ACH & Checking Operations Specialist @ Pathfinder Bank
placeCity of Oswego, New York, United States
attach_money$18 - $21
businessOn Site
Posted 4 days ago
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Email Hiring Manager
****** @pathfinderbank.com
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Job Details
Overview
At Pathfinder Bank, you’re not just starting a job, you’re beginning a journey with a team that truly cares. The ACH & Checking Operations Specialist role is designed for those looking to support customers and employees in the E-Commerce Department, with a key focus on ACH processes.
Summary/Objectives
Provide customer and employee support across all platforms with an emphasis on the ACH process, covering both origination and reception.
Essential Functions
- Perform daily posting and balancing of ACH transaction warehouse with complete file reconciliations.
- Ensure proper ACH processing for timely delivery in coordination with third party senders and originators.
- Cross train across all ACH functions to ensure team coverage.
- Oversee the distribution of daily incoming work to other specialists.
- Identify processing issues and notify management promptly.
- Participate in system upgrade testing, service expansions, conversions, and business continuity tests.
- Monitor and report deceased customer information, updating the core system as necessary.
- Handle special projects as assigned by management.
- Collaborate with the Fraud Team to resolve complaints efficiently.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Intermediate computer skills
- Strong communication skills
- Team player mentality
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- General knowledge of electronic banking processes
Key skills/competency
ACH, checking, reconciliation, customer service, e-commerce, banking, cross-training, fraud resolution, electronic banking, team support
How to Get Hired at Pathfinder Bank
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Pathfinder Bank's culture: Study their mission, values, and community impact.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight ACH and banking process experience.
- Prepare examples: Share situations resolving processing issues.
- Practice technical scenarios: Demonstrate competence in reconciliation and system testing.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review ACH processing procedures.
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Practice account reconciliation tasks.
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Familiarize with electronic banking systems.
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Understand system upgrade tests.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe past teamwork experiences.
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Explain handling processing errors.
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Share conflict resolution examples.
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Discuss prioritizing multiple tasks.
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