Balance Control Specialist

United Community; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

United Community in Blairsville, GA is seeking a Balance Control Specialist to join our team. You will perform daily balancing across bank core systems, teller cash, general ledger, ATMs, and official checks, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting branch personnel.

This role offers opportunities to investigate outages, document for audits, train colleagues, and drive productivity improvements with management approval while supporting fraud investigations and compliance training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in Teller or related banking role preferred.
• Familiarity with federal banking regulations and balancing procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Balance daily bank core systems, teller cash, GL accounts, ATMs, and official checks.
• Investigate outages and provide documentation for audits and management.
• Process checks (Official, COD Interest, IRA, Christmas Club) and approve related wires.
• Maintain teller over/short GL accounts.
• Assist with training and cross-functional support within the department.
• Recommend productivity improvements with management approval.
• Support fraud trend investigations and compliance training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

United Community is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Balance Control Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for a wide range of balancing functions across our banking systems, including teller operations, ATM settlements, official checks, and federal/state backup withholding. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting branch personnel through daily communication.

What You’ll Do

• Perform daily balancing of bank core systems, teller cash, general ledger accounts, ATM terminals, official checks, and more.


• Investigate and resolve outages, providing documentation for audits and management.


• Process various types of checks (Official, COD Interest, IRA, Christmas Club) and approve related wires.


• Maintain teller over/short general ledger accounts.


• Assist with training and cross-functional support within the department.


• Recommend and implement productivity improvements with management approval.


• Support fraud trend investigations and compliance training.

Requirements For Success

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• 1–2 years of experience as a Teller or in a related banking role preferred.


• Familiarity with federal banking regulations and balancing procedures.


• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment.


• Team-oriented with a willingness to cross-train and support others.

Conditions of Employment

• Full-time, non-remote position with evenings and weekends required as needed.

Travel

• Up to 5% required.

FLSA Status

• Non-Exempt

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $18.25 /Hr.