Public Fund/Reconciliation Specialist (Full Time) - Seven Points

Internal Applicants: If you are a current associate of Prosperity Bank, please apply through the internal Talent - Career Center in ADP.

Prosperity Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for completing and supporting functions in the Public Funds Department, along with various accounting functions related to reconciliation and balancing of different types of accounts and ledgers.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• All aspects of Public Funds including bid and extension preparation, rate changes, monitoring of accurate system codes and reporting to executive management
• Tracking and monitoring of bid and extension maturity dates and communicating maturity dates to banking centers
• Assist in ensuring department procedures are kept up to date and accurately reflect current processes
• Public Fund Support to banking centers and other back office departments
• Perform verification and reconciliation of accounts, bank ledger accounts
• Process, verify and reconcile input documentation
• Maintain appropriate files, reports, documentation and data
• Maintain regular contacts with internal and external vendors
• Process garnishments for the State of Oklahoma and State of Texas, working with internal and external legal counsel
• Ensure follow-up action as and when necessary
• Adhere to corporate standards and procedures in reconciliation clerical activities
• Understand incoming wire payments
• Answer incoming calls
• Other duties as assigned

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QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: 

High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

At least one year of related experience and/or accounting experience is preferred.

Familiarity with banking center and bank operations, policies, and procedures.

Understanding of related legal and regulatory requirements.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 

Good knowledge of accounting

General knowledge of compliance and regulation procedures

SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

Well organized. Attention to detail. Ability to maintain an effective and efficient workflow. Ability to operate related computer applications and related business equipment. 

Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Have a positive, professional and courteous interaction with associates when necessary.

Be able to manage multiple projects/duties with accuracy and minimal supervision.

Display a positive team working attitude with associates in all departments.

Complete duties by pre-established deadlines when necessary.

Must be able to interface with executive management

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Finger Dexterity: 

Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together

Talking:

Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing:

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motion: 

Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Average Visual Abilities:

Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

Physical Strength: 

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

None:  No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Reasoning Ability:  

Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization. 

Able to interpret various instructions.

Mathematics Ability: 

Ability to compute discount, interest, profit, and loss; commission markup and selling price; and ratio, proportion, and percentage. 

Able to perform very simple algebra.

Language Ability: 

Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias. 

Ability to prepare memos, reports, and essays using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar. 

Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis, correct pronunciation (or sign equivalent), and variation in word order using present, perfect, and future tenses.