Electronic Services Specialist

Position: Electronic Services Specialist I

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job : 260

# of Openings: 1

Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is a trusted financial institution dedicated to starting, sustaining and strengthening Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) ministries around the world. Since 1978, LCEF has provided financial resources, strategic guidance and innovative solutions to help congregations, schools, organizations and church workers achieve their goals. When you join our team, you’re not just building a career – you’re using your talents and applying your professional expertise to serve a higher purpose in a values-driven organization.

The Electronic Services Specialist I supports the daily processing of electronic banking services, including ACH, wires, mobile deposits, and online banking access. This role ensures transactions are processed accurately, securely, and in compliance with internal policies.

• Review and process service tickets.
• Process electronic giving applications.
• Print and mail NSF notices as required.
• Complete check audit for deposits and IRAs.
• Review and reconcile new ACH requests.
• Monitor online banking access, including profile setup, maintenance, and purges.
• Review and approve mobile deposit transactions.
• Process ACH setups and returns, including review of loan department requests.
• Process debit card and check order requests.
• Perform clearing check reviews and audits to identify potential fraudulent activity.
• Conduct primary reviews of online banking external transfer audits, with a focus on debits over $15,000 and credits over $25,000.
• Establish customer access to online banking products and services verifying user authority on accounts.
• Process outgoing wire transfers.
• Interact with partner bank and third-party vendors.
• Complete annual B-notices.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field, and 1 year of experience with retail banking operations, supporting card services or electronic funds transfers, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Wellness resources for spiritual growth, physical health and social connection.
• Comprehensive compensation package, including the opportunity to participate in our Employee Incentive Program.
• Generous time off, including dedicated time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Health insurance with 100% of premiums covered by LCEF, retirement benefits (pension and 403(b) employer match), paid parental leave, and so much more.