Job Description

Job Location: Farmington, Main - Farmington, MO 63640
Position Type: Full TimePayments Specialist

Position Summary
The Payments Specialist supports First State Community Bank’s payments strategy by researching payment products and vendors, analyzing trends, assisting with demos and implementations, and preparing recommendations that strengthen payment services for both customers and internal teams. This role partners across the organization to evaluate and enhance payment capabilities.
Key Responsibilities Aligned With Core Values
Payments Research and Analysis: Professionalism Initiative Accountability
Evaluate current and emerging payment solutions to support informed decision making.
Research payment products vendors and industry trends.
Analyze costs risks operations customer impact and regulatory considerations.
Prepare clear summaries and reports to guide leadership decisions.
Value alignment
Professionalism in accurate research and well prepared reporting
Initiative in proactively identifying new solutions and industry changes
Accountability in evaluating risk and operational impacts
Product Support and Implementation Assistance: Adaptability Professionalism Service
Support development and enhancement of payment products and services.
Assist with demos evaluations planning and testing.
Collaborate across teams to ensure operational readiness.
Support rollout documentation and change management.
Value alignment
Adaptability during evolving product needs and implementation stages
Professionalism in organized testing documentation and communication
Service in supporting teams and delivering smooth product rollouts
Payments Reporting and Data Management: Accountability Professionalism Initiative
Maintain accurate reporting and data that support the Bank’s payment strategy.
Assist with data analysis and trend interpretation.
Communicate data clearly and maintain organized documentation.
Use data to support evaluation of customer impact and service performance.
Value alignment
Accountability in maintaining accurate data and reporting
Professionalism in clear analysis and documentation
Initiative in identifying trends and insights that drive improvement
Collaboration and Stakeholder Support: Service Professionalism Resilience
Work collaboratively with bankers operations and support teams.
Communicate findings and support payment initiatives across the Bank.
Promote awareness and understanding of payment changes and enhancements.
Demonstrate professionalism confidentiality and strong service in all interactions.
Value alignment
Service through strong internal support and responsiveness
Professionalism in communication and confidential handling of information
Resilience when navigating competing priorities and multiple projects
Required Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor degree preferred in Business Finance Information Systems or related field
Knowledge of payment systems banking services or interest in financial services
Strong analytical research and data management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organization and initiative
High professionalism and discretion with sensitive information 

QualificationsAdditional Information
Being a First Stater . . .
Being a First Stater means that you roll up your sleeves and dig in. It means you work hard and do your best. It means that you enjoy learning new skills and are always eager to improve. It means you help the team by being a great teammate. It means you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and our communities. It means you consistently find new ways to improve our organization.
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First State Bancshares Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guide.