Careers

At Prospect Bank, we are driven by a single-minded and unwavering mission — to serve the businesses, families and individuals of East Central Illinois. To accomplish this, we’ve brought together the most talented, experienced and service-focused individuals who are committed to ensuring our customers always receive unparalleled service and support.

To apply for an opportunity to join our team, contact the location where the position is open to begin the application process. Nichole Scott, our Human Resources Administrator, will review your information and contact you if we feel your skills and abilities match our current needs. All inquiries and submissions for job positions will be held on file for a minimum of 3 months.

If you have any questions about employment, please feel free to contact Nichole Scott at 217-465-4154.

*Please email application or resume to hremail@bankprospect.com or mail to Prospect Bank PO Box 400 Paris, IL 61944*

Prospect Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Trust Administrator

Summary: The Trust Administrator will perform and are responsible for the daily administrative duties for the Trust Department. This includes, but is not limited to data entry, use of Microsoft Office programs, word processing, assisting Officers and Management, knowledge of Infovisa (Maui) is a plus, greeting and assisting clients, and phone reception. The administrator will have a strong understanding of Trust functions and operations. This position requires the person to work within a team environment and promote the Department to all people they know within and outside the bank.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a book of trust business – including Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, estates, guardianships, ILIT’s, Investment management, Land Trusts, IRA’s
• Calculate net income payments
• Process bill payments daily.
• Print and mail checks.
• Assist customers both in person and via phone
• Scan and file necessary documentation for trust accounts.
• Manage ticklers relative to trust deadlines
• Review and approve investments
• Quarterly review of all accounts
• Prepare transfer paperwork for new accounts, both DTC and ACAT
• General knowledge of farm trusts
• Process all taxes due for the trust accounts.
• Open and close trust accounts as needed.
• Communication with various accountants, attorneys, court staff
• Check and pay all tax estimates.
• Prepare and pay annual real estate taxes.
• Generate and mail all outgoing tax forms.
• Generate tax worksheets
• Deliver tax worksheets to accountants (via upload, or hand delivery)
• Some knowledge in the sale of trust services
• Property inspections and appraisal requesting
• Assist with scholarship trusts – help organizing committees, calculating distributions, and distributing to students
• Back up operations – Process, Reconcile Matrix and Fifth Third with Maui daily.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Banking and/or Trust experience helpful but not required. Legal experience in Trust and Estates is a plus. Cannon Trust School is a plus. Excellent customer service skills and computer skills, ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written. Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and to manage time and prioritize effectively.

Part-Time Teller | Paris

Summary: The Part-Time Teller presents a professional image of Prospect Bank to customers. This position requires a friendly personality, general knowledge of banking services, and skills in all phases of teller operations. This role requires independent judgment with minimum supervision and the ability to work under pressure during peak times while maintaining speed and accuracy. This position will work every other Friday night and Saturday. Hours will not exceed 29 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete customer window transactions for Checking & Savings accounts
• Cash checks, money orders, and other negotiable items
• Issue Cashiers Checks
• Redeem Savings Bonds
• Process Cash Advances
• Accept Loan Payments, Utility Bill Payments, and Safe Deposit Box Rent
• Help customers into their Safe Deposit Boxes and complete monthly billing
• Account Holds
• Process Currency Transaction Reports
• Close accounts, process address changes, stop payments, check orders, & snapshot statements
• Process Night Drop and Mail-In deposits
• Process Lock Box deposits and complete monthly billing
• Wrap Coin
• Review overdraft list daily
• Review daily reports as directed by supervisor
• Answer customer questions, in person and over the phone
• Keep money level maintained; count and band money when needed
• Explain, promote, or sell products and services
• Any other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibility

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED