Teller

Job Description

Job Description

At  First Federal Bank, core values speak to the heart of an organization and are the essence of a company’s identity. Everything we do is centered around our  community ,  customer service , our  stability , and being  trustworthy . These values support our mission and vision, shape our culture, and provide a foundation for the future.

 

   Offering a dynamic benefit package that includes but is not limited to:

• Four Medical Plan Offerings to choose from
• Employer HSA Contributions (Coverage/Plan exclusions)
• Employer Provided Life Insurance Policy
• Annual Health Incentive
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Match 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays based on the Federal Reserve Calendar

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Receives and processes checks and cash for deposit to accounts, verifies amounts, verifies identification of customer/non-customer, examines checks for proper endorsement; cashes checks and processes withdrawals.  
• Receives and processes mortgage, consumer loan, credit card, utility and other payments.  Places hold on uncollected funds. 
• Counts, verifies and bundles coin and currency. 
• Balances cash drawer daily and compares totals to system-generated totals; inputs daily cash totals for balancing by bookkeeping department. 
• Reports any cash discrepancies to the supervisor. 
• Maintains teller cash limits established by the Board of Directors. 
• Issues money orders, cashier’s checks, assists in bank-by-mail function, reports facilities and equipment defects/problems, ensures teller station is properly stocked with forms, supplies, etc., and follows established policies and procedures to prevent loss. 
• Responsible for recording night depository bag information on institution logs; prepare bags for transfer to Financial Center branch or processes night depository bags and posts deposits to customer accounts, as required; prepares receipts for return to customer. 
• Provides comprehensive, prompt, and efficient customer service in financial institution transactions.
• Actively pursues referrals for sales staff. 
• This position will also include responsibility for handling the review and preparation of Currency Transaction reporting to support the Compliance / BSA Department. 
• Provides the best services to our customers with innovative and creative solutions.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:  

• Good interpersonal, communications, computer and standard office equipment skills. 
• Attention to detail with a strong aptitude for numbers and feel comfortable handling large sums of money. 
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. 
• Must complete in-house training program.  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Employees confirm they are able to perform the essential functions of this position to continue employment with First Federal Bank.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. 

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