Bank Teller

United Security Bank•Bakersfield, CA

9d•$20 - $27

About The Position

United Security Bank has an opening for a PT/36 hours per week Teller position for our Bakersfield branch. One year of Bank Teller / Customer Service with cash handling experience or in a retail environment is desired. The qualified candidate will handle cash and process transactions to receive, verify, and process routine cash, check, and deposit account transactions, withdrawals, and account inquiries within authorized limits. The candidate must be able to lift 5-12 lbs. Must have excellent customer service skills, be detail-oriented, have basic mathematical skills, be analytical, be a problem-solver, and have great organizational skills. Must have good verbal/written communication skills and excel in multi-tasking.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Up to one year of banking operations experience as a teller or other bank operation jobs preferred.
Have the ability to perform accurately in the approach to work output. Ability to count and balance cash rapidly and accurately, and locate errors.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Basic language ability in English.
Ability to accurately work with numbers and perform arithmetic calculations.
Ability to learn the accurate and effective use of a 10-key adding machine and other office machines. Ability to understand the use of personal computers and specific software for job assignments.
Ability to work courteously and effectively with Bank customers and staff members in person or on the telephone.
Must stand for extended periods at the teller window.

Responsibilities

Identify customers' needs and introduce them to appropriate bank services through cross-selling efforts.
Accepts deposits to checking, savings, and other accounts and prepares cash reports for deposits over governmental maximums.
Cashes checks and handles account withdrawals.
Sells cashier’s checks, money orders, gift cards, and travel cards.
Accepts Fast-Cash, Master Charge, Visa, and loan payments.
Lists and approves cash pay items.
Verifies the assigned cash drawer from and to the vault.
Balances cash in the cash drawer. Maintains cash drawer within the maximum prescribed by Bank policy.
Obtains supervisor’s approval to process items larger than approval limits.
During slow periods, fill in by processing checking account statements and similar activities.
Answers telephone and performs other clerical Teller duties.
Performs related CSR assignments as necessary for a balanced workflow.
Compliance with all Bank rules and policies for each regular or assigned task.
Scans work for proof.
Balance the ATM if applicable.
Drive-up if applicable.