Bookkeeper I

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WestStar Bank

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

El Paso, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Bookkeeper I is responsible for processing daily financial operations including ACH returns, check adjustments, and stop payments. They also handle client research requests, maintain account records, and distribute incoming correspondence within the bank.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of prior experience in a financial institution and strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. You can effectively communicate with clients and team members, and possess the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize work, set priorities, and manage time.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ACH

FED

REG CC

Social Security Administration

Synapsys

Silverlake Teller

Automatic Funds Transfers (AFTs)

Job Description

 

Summary

Performs a wide variety of duties, including assisting the Bookkeeping Department in the following daily operations.

Essential Functions

  • Process Chargebacks and Large Item Notifications
  • Review ACH Notice of Change (NOCs), Pre-notifications, and ACH Return Reason Codes.
  • Process ACH Return items to FED.
  • Review Stop Payments.
  • Review REG CC holds.
  • Process Check Adjustments.
  • Process verification of deposits and Social Security Administration requests.
  • Process special research for clients and team members.
  • Process team member requests via Synapsys.
  • Process client Q2 messages.
  • Maintain Return Mail files and perform maintenance on accounts.
  • Mail deceased letters.
  • Separate/distribute incoming mail/correspondence within Bank and Operations Center.
  • Scan Operations Center tickets using Silverlake Teller.
  • Review Automatic Funds Transfers (AFTs).
  • Cross train on other Bookkeeping functions to be available for backup support.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Skills

  • 1-year prior experience in a financial institution required.
  • Requires good computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with client and team members.
  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, organize work, set priorities, and manage time.

Equipment Used

  • Standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.

Supervisory Responsibility

  • N/A

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

  • Office setting.

WestStar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.

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WestStar Bank

WestStar is a locally owned community bank with more than $3.1 billion in assets. It services the El Paso, Las Cruces, and northern Mexico area (collectively known as the Borderplex region). WestStar provides businesses and retail consumers local access to a broad array of financial services, including banking, treasury management, wealth management, insurance, and title services. Additionally, WestStar team members serve on over 60 boards and committees of non-profit and civic organizations and participate in a wide range of community betterment efforts and philanthropic causes. Deposit and loan products are offered through WestStar Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender
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