Part-Time Teller
Planters Bank · Leland, MS · 1 wk ago
FinancePart-time
About the Role
Operates a Teller window by providing prompt, efficient and accurate customer service, maintains security of a cash drawer, and represents the Bank in a courteous, professional manner. Alert to customer needs, cross-sells bank products, and refers customers to the appropriate staff.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a strict standard of confidentiality involving all transactions.
- Promote and maintain positive relations with all contacts, customers, and potential customers.
- Comply with all department and company policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the fulfillment of department and company objectives and goals.
- Perform as a team member in allocation and coordinating the work flow.
- May assist in training new employees and answer co-worker questions.
- Order, receive, verify, and distribute cash.
- Operate a teller window to serve the bank’s customers by:
- Accepting retail and/or commercial deposits, verifying cash and endorsements, and giving customer receipts.
- Examining cash carefully to guard against acceptance of counterfeit bills.
- Identifying customers and cashing checks, or referring customers to an officer for authorization to cash checks.
- Entering transactions into computer and issuing customer receipts.
- Accepting savings deposits and withdrawals, verifying signatures.
- Providing additional customer services including Official Checks, Personal Money Orders, Savings Bonds, and Stop Payments.
- Balancing cash daily by counting cash at the beginning of shift and balancing cash and checks against computer records at the end of the shift.
- Accepting payments for loans.
- May be responsible for bank opening/closing under dual control.
- May assist in operational and servicing needs of the ATMs.
- May admit customers to safe deposit boxes.
- Open and close vault under dual control; may assist in vault maintenance.
- Promote the bank’s products and services; consistently cross-sell bank products at every opportunity.
- Make a concentrated effort to solve customer problems.
- Observe suspicious behavior and report any such activity to head teller and/or security personnel as appropriate.
- In the event of a robbery, remain calm and follow bank procedures to safeguard customers and staff.
- Perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Basic Accounting knowledge.
- Bank experience not required but strongly preferred.
- 6 months of cash handling and balancing money transactions within prior four years.
- Strong communication skills in dealing with customers and employees.
- Satisfactory Credit Bureau and Background Check Report.
Skills
- Computer Software
- Ten-Key calculator
- Photocopier
- Telephone
- Fax Machine
Physical Requirements
- Sitting: 20%
- Standing: 70%
- Walking: 10%
- Fine Manipulation of Hands: 80%
- Lifting: Frequently up to 40 lbs
- Carrying: Frequently up to 40 lbs
- Bending/Squatting: Frequently