Item Processing Specialist

Job Title

At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our employees. We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose. Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

About the Role

Process various aspects of item processing deposit transactions. Process all presented transactions timely and accurately. The essential functions may be performed same day or next business day depending on the situation.

• Determines necessary action to correct errors utilizing image-based processing solutions.
• Operates Check 21 scanning equipment. Acts as a resource with Check 21 capture troubleshooting via phone and email and escalates issues as appropriate.
• Verifies transmittals to work bundles and prepares cash letters and endpoint summaries for outgoing paper and image cash letter transmissions within established deadlines.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely escalation of all Item Processing production issues to the Item Processing lead or manager.
• Ensures completion of department production spreadsheets, metrics, and trending.
• May be responsible for directing junior associates in day-to-day work activities.
• Support internal customers via phone and email.
• Balance and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile nonpost and stop payment reports, returned and NSF items.
• Research and reconcile all out of balance customer transactions as necessary, i.e., duplicate postings, encoding errors, etc.
• Process incoming and outgoing large return item notifications.
• Decision fraud product exceptions.
• Prepare outgoing foreign item cash and adjustment letters.
• Perform data entry and uploads.
• Process requests for research information, adjustments, and affidavits.
• Depository corrections.
• Check adjustments.
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Umpqua corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice"
• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You

Job Location(s) :

Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

Liberty Lake, WA

Spokane, WA

Our Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $18.00 to $25.00, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent up on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email : careers@umpquabank.com.

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Umpqua Bank employee and any such submission(s) will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.