Payments Specialist I

Position Title: Payments Specialist I

REPORTS TO: Payments Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB GRADE 8: $20.00 to $23.53 Targeted Hourly Rate

Job Summary

The position of Payments Specialist is responsible for processing and related tasks assigned to the payments processing department. This includes ACH posting, wires processing, cash letter, return files processing, ATM deposit adjustments, plastic card process balancing, payroll transfer set up, remote deposit file balancing, and similar processing duties required of the department.

All employees of State Employees Credit Union are proactive, result driven, and fully committed to the Credit Union's mission and vision. They strive to achieve the highest standards of excellence and consistently exceed the expectations established by Credit Union Management.

Duties/Responsibilities

• ACH processing, including written statements of unauthorized debit, stop payments, ACH origination set ups, and treasury reclamations.
• Perform check processing, including federal reserve forward and return files, affidavit of forgeries, check adjustments, and warranty indemnity claims.
• Post incoming and outgoing wires, maintain wire log, second verification, and approvals.
• Balance debit card activity for Fiserv and Co-Op processors. Perform ATM deposit adjustments, pin-based disputes, and key debit card dispute reports.
• Perform official check stop payments and escheatment process.
• Set-up payroll transfers in payroll manager module, research non-working payroll transfers, and process paper payroll.
• Balance shared branching activity, process shared branching adjustments, and research outages.
• Perform Visa credit card balancing, applying corporate credit card payments.
• Process SWBC returns.
• Balance and key entries for remote deposit files and research outages.
• Maintain payment procedure manuals and cross-train other staff.
• Serve as back up for coverage.
• Adhere to all credit union policies and procedures.
• Understands compliance issues and attends training as they relate to the payments function including, but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act; Privacy Act, and the Patriot Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Must have knowledge of office machines and equipment and be able to type.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Maintains a working environment which includes clear and on-going communication, a team atmosphere, and a diverse environment free from objectionable behavior and communicates this message clearly to staff.
  
  

Education/Experience

• Education or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in related field, in addition to relevant job experience.
• Some financial institution experience is preferred, including payment processes within the banking industry.
  
  

General Requirements

Must be capable to execute all terms and conditions set forth in the Employee Handbook, including but not limited to:

• Works in a safety conscious manner which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace.
• Adheres to policy on Drug Free Workplace.
• Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state and federal regulations.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
  
  

State Employees Credit Union offers a highly competitive benefits package

Applications must be received by Human Resources

State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.