First Financial Bank · 2 hours ago
Items Processing Specialist II
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$18/hr - $20.19/hr
4+ years expFirst Financial Bank is committed to doing the right things for their clients and invites qualified candidates to apply for the Items Processing Specialist II role. This position involves processing and reviewing items for checks, deposits, and legal mail, while ensuring superior client service and effective collaboration with various teams.
BankingCreditDebit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Ensure that all departmental transactions are processed daily and that all entries are in balance
Keying and balancing entries within departmental system
Ensure that all incoming x9.37 files have been successfully processed
Working with respective teams/Correspondent Banks to resolve out of balance transactions
Complete Research requests for Bank Statements, Check Copies
Gatekeeping Subpoena Research and processing, to ensure that the bank is meeting all required court dates and requested information
Ensure that corrections have been made to clients’ accounts for encoding errors, mis-posted, and duplicate presentment items
Working with Correspondent Banks to collect and pass funds for adjustments
Ensure that the bank is in balance for the day, including uploading posting files, and transmitting outgoing x9.37 files
Create all required EOD reporting to ensure the bank is compliant with all regulations
Create cash letter for all non-domestic checks received during daily processing
Ensure that clients have received the proper credit for items deposited based on exchange rates
Process Improvements
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years operations and/or financial experience
Proficient 10 key skills
Leadership skills required; ability to manage workflow and delegate as appropriate
Intermediate knowledge of appropriate industry standard software (i.e. core banking and imaging)
Intermediate to advanced knowledge using Microsoft Office
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and escalate as necessary
Proficient understanding for completing specific department required tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must demonstrate the ability to change priorities quickly, handle multiple priorities, work effectively under time constraints, and contribute to the team effort
Strong attention to detail and level of precision
Must have ability to listen and collaborate
Preferred
Knowledge of Item Processing and/or Adjustment processes
Experience with Jack Henry Silverlake core system
Benefits
Benefits We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Please review our Benefits Guide.
Company
First Financial Bank
First Financial Bank has been in the business of client service and success for more than 150 years.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1983-12-30IPO
Leadership Team
Rick Dennen
Chief Corporate Banking Officer
Recent News
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