Item Processing Specialist

Columbia Bank

Item Processing Specialist processing deposits, loans, and ledger transactions for Columbia Bank. Balancing accounts, troubleshooting Check 21 systems, and reconciling transaction errors onsite.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeLiberty Lake • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing deposit and loan transactions using image-based systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with banking regulations. Proficient in balancing general ledger accounts and troubleshooting check capture equipment while providing excellent communication and support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Banking ExperienceCheck Capture Software KnowledgeGeneral Ledger ReconciliationData Entry and UploadsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Deposit ProcessingLoan ProcessingGeneral Ledger ActivitiesImage-Based ProcessingData ReconciliationError CorrectionTransaction MonitoringCheck 21 Scanning Equipment OperationPC Literacy in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Windows10-Key by Touch

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Check 21 Capture EquipmentImage-Based Processing Solutions

Industry Keywords

Bank PoliciesRegulatory ComplianceCustomer TransactionsCash LettersEndpoint Summaries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process deposit, loan, and general ledger account activities using an image-based system
Perfect transactional data and monitor multiple input and output channels
Create and track output files to post transactions and clear transit work
Balance work streams and generate associated reporting
Process deposit transactions and presented transactions accurately and timely
Determine corrective actions for errors using image-based processing solutions
Operate Check 21 scanning equipment
Provide Check 21 capture troubleshooting support by phone and email and escalate issues
Verify transmittals to work bundles and prepare cash letters and endpoint summaries for outgoing paper and image cash letter transmissions
Escalate Item Processing production issues to the Item Processing lead or manager
Balance and reconcile general ledger accounts
Research and reconcile out-of-balance customer transactions, including duplicate postings and encoding errors
Perform data entry and uploads
Maintain regulatory knowledge and comply with Bank policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
Complete required annual or job-specific training
Demonstrate and foster Columbia corporate culture
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
2–4 years of banking experience or equivalent required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team with minimal operating direction
Related experience and/or product knowledge
Ability to use basic office equipment and 10-key by touch
Ability to work flexible hours
Thorough knowledge of check capture software and equipment preferred
PC literacy in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Windows
Ability to work fully onsite at the posted location(s)
Occasional travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
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
Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays
Career development, mentorship, and learning opportunities
Community engagement opportunities
Performance-based incentive compensation may be available