Trust Administrative Assistant

First Financial Bank

Job Description

Job Title

Trust Administrative Assistant

Status

Full-Time

Reports To

Senior Trust Officer

Summary

Provide administrative and clerical support to personal Trust Officer(s) in the administration of accounts. Provide expertise to Bank customers in the areas of personal trusts, employee benefits, corporate trusts, tax and investments.

Typical Job Entry Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of clerical experience in accounting or legal field.
• Word processing / spreadsheet experience required.
• Strong telephone skills, strong organizational and communication skills, high attention to detail.
• Strong math skills.
• Working knowledge of office machines.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and ability to work under pressure.

Primary Activities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Handle face-to-face, telephone, mail, email, fax correspondence relating to assigned administrative accounts as required.
• Type letters to customers to assist the supervising officer in communicating relevant and pertinent information.
• Prepare trust accounting system tickets and general ledger tickets for the transfer of funds to / from customer’s commercial bank accounts.
• Prepare trust accounting system tickets and general ledger tickets for the deposit of funds / checks to trust division accounts.
• Prepare check request forms for payments from trust division accounts.
• Input information into trust accounting system upon acceptance of a new account, help prepare paperwork to set up account.
• Change information in trust accounting systems to properly close an account
• Balance, draft and type court accountings and draft and type inventories for filing with the court and taxing authorities
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as required
• Assist Administrator in administration of accounts by performing any other tasks as assigned

Competency / Skill Level

The behaviors, knowledge, and motivations important to success in the job.)

• Written and Oral Communication skills
• Initiative
• Customer Service Orientation
• Problem Assessment and Solving skills
• Teamwork
• Practical Learning skills
• Attention to Detail / Organization skills

Key Behaviors

• Provides Proper Telephone Etiquette to Internal / External Customers
• Services Internal / External Customer Requests / Inquiries
• Reviews Required Documentation for Accuracy and Completeness
• Recognizes and Follows Through on referral Opportunities
• Personal Development as Established with Manager

Bank Secrecy Act

• Maintain sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering / Anti-Terrorist Financing / PATRIOT Act and OFAC regulations
• To be able to fulfill applicable requirements and responsibilities under the bank’s related policies and programs.

Critical Job Elements

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Generally good working environment with little exposure to noise, extreme temperatures or other adverse factors.
• Above average physical effort of hand and eye coordination, and dexterity of hand and fingers to work efficiently and accurately.
• Above average mental effort consisting of complexity of decision making, concentration and memory.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills in order to process customer’s transactions accurately.
30+ days ago