Item Exception Processing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Item Exceptions Processing Specialist supports daily exception processing activities for both consumer and commercial banking operations. This role is responsible for handling transactional tasks such as return item processing, unposted item repair, and posted exception resolution for DDA and savings accounts. Additional duties include reviewing stop payment suspect reports, processing daily chargebacks, and managing death notification entries. This position is considered essential and requires on-site presence or secure VPN access during inclement weather or emergency situations to ensure continuity of operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process return items and unposted items, including unauthorized and Federal Reserve returns.
• Handle chargeback items and follow special instructions for chargeback processing.
• Review and return stop payment suspects as directed by branch instructions.
• Balance general ledger (GL) accounts, including :

FED Returns Clearing GL

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge & Experience : These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

Physical Demands / Work Environment : Vision, hearing, speech, dexterity, visual concentration. A valid driver’s license is required. Must have the ability to stand, walk, sit and use hands and fingers. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. The environment is a professional office with standard office equipment.

Cognitive Requirements : Learning, thinking, concentration, ability to exercise self-control, ability to work in a customer relations’ environment. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team. Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.