Operations Specialist at First New York Federal Credit Union | NY, USA | Rezi

Operations Specialist at First New York Federal Credit Union

Operations Specialist

First New York Federal Credit Union · NY, USA

1 weeks ago

Operations Specialist

First New York Federal Credit Union · NY, USA

10 days ago
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About the Role

The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Manager of Operations and Support Services, responsible for aiding in a variety of functions related to back-office operations. Records generated and maintained must be accurate and up-to-date.

Responsibilities

  • Balance back-office cycle of daily share draft clearing, including posting share drafts and rejects, balancing general ledger accounts, and miscellaneous adjustments.
  • Communicate with vendors and members to resolve outstanding issues.
  • Review and process checks deposited via Remote Deposit Capture, including mobile deposits, ITM/ATM, and My Deposit.
  • Review checks for proper endorsements, dates, deposit amount accuracy, and image quality.
  • Determine potential un-collectability of checks and place extended holds on suspect deposits per REG CC guidelines.
  • Monitor corporate draft clearing and fraud prevention for accuracy using provided reporting tools.
  • Balance back-office cycle of daily ACH processing, including posting ACH transactions and rejected transactions, balancing general ledger accounts, and miscellaneous adjustments.
  • Maintain member payrolls and payroll allocations.
  • Post and balance checks received for Payroll.
  • Reconcile appropriate GL accounts for payroll.
  • Set up recurring payroll deductions within member accounts.
  • Process, balance, and post monthly insurance payments to member accounts.
  • Process, track, and report monthly IRS Backup Withholding & IRA Withholdings.
  • Participate in the annual Abandoned Property process.
  • Assist with member support requests and required research, prioritizing excellent member service.
  • Provide timely support to front office staff.
  • Process domestic and international wires, ensuring secure funds and OFAC compliance.
  • Balance appropriate General Ledger accounts for wire transfers.
  • Process remote deposit capture items, ensuring transaction limits, regulation requirements, and fraud preventative measures are utilized.
  • Process returned transit checks (Charge Backs) or redeposits and post entries to member accounts.
  • Print Image Replacement Documents (IRD) as needed.
  • Prepare return item notices for members.
  • Review various department reports for data integrity and accuracy.
  • Perform file maintenance to ensure system accuracy.
  • Process stop payments of credit union checks.
  • Handle research and check image requests, providing timely responses.
  • Process all branch cash orders and submit Coin & Currency orders to the Federal Reserve Bank.
  • Securely file daily work and back-office reports, ensuring proper documentation retention.
  • Process monthly outstanding (OLDO) teller checks and money orders, making appropriate General Ledger entries.
  • Act as backup for other Operations Department personnel.
  • Employ risk mitigation strategies during transaction processing and account activity review.
  • Identify possible high-risk entries and report to management.
  • Keep written procedures for assigned tasks updated and recommend changes.
  • Securely store assigned tokens, digital certificates, and user information.
  • Report loss or exposure of information immediately to management.
  • Maintain familiarity with credit union policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Attend training sessions and webinars to stay current with policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Ensure member information is kept confidential and secured.
  • Work with vendors to ensure optimal service to the membership.
  • Escalate issues of concern to management, including member dissatisfaction, potential fraud, processing disruptions, and potential financial loss.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must be a high school graduate or have GED equivalent.
  • Financial institution experience is a plus.
  • Ability to interpret and explain credit union transactions posted to member accounts.
  • Ability to interpret computer-generated reports.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong math, computer, and data entry skills.

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Written communication
  • Oral communication
  • Math skills
  • Computer skills
  • Data entry

Location

  • On-Site

Work Type

  • Full-time

Education Level

  • High school graduate or GED equivalent