Bank Teller - Lake St. Louis

First-Bank; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bank in Missouri seeks a full-time Bank Teller to provide accurate, efficient, and courteous service while processing a variety of routine financial transactions. Focus is on cash handling, transaction processing, and maintaining security and accuracy of teller operations.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to bank policies, and delivering a high level of customer service in a fast-paced branch environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of cash handling, customer service, retail, or banking experience preferred.
• Prior bank teller experience strongly preferred.
• Cash handling accuracy and balancing must be demonstrated.
• Ability to process routine transactions with speed and accuracy.
• Attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
• Fraud awareness and sound judgement in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Process routine teller transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, and payments.
• Manage an assigned cash drawer and balance teller transactions according to bank standards.
• Provide professional, courteous service to clients at the teller line.
• Follow bank policies, protect customer information, and escalate issues as needed.
• Support day-to-day branch operations and other teller duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Transaction processing

Customer service

Attention to detail

Fraud awareness

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

In this full time Bank Teller role, you will provide accurate, efficient, and courteous service while processing a variety of routine financial transactions. This position is focused on cash handling, transaction processing, and maintaining the security and accuracy of teller operations. You must be detail-oriented, dependable, and able to follow established bank policies and procedures while delivering a high level of customer service.

In this Role You Will:

Transaction Processing: Process routine teller transactions accurately and efficiently, including deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, payments, and other basic banking transactions.

Cash Handling and Balancing: Manage an assigned cash drawer responsibly, handle currency and coin accurately, and balance teller transactions in accordance with bank standards and procedures.

Customer Service: Provide professional, courteous, and timely service to clients at the teller line by responding to routine questions, addressing transaction-related concerns, and ensuring a positive branch experience.

Operational Compliance and Security: Follow all bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; protect customer information; identify potentially suspicious or fraudulent activity; and escalation issues appropriately.

Team and Branch Support: Support day-to-day branch operations and complete other teller-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies, and Skills

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: At least one year of cash handling, customer service, retail, or banking experience preferred. Prior bank teller experience is strongly preferred.

Cash Handling Accuracy: Demonstrated ability to handle cash accurately and maintain balancing standards.

Transaction Processing: Ability to process routine financial transactions with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Customer Service: Ability to provide courteous, professional service and communicate clearly with clients and team members.

Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established procedures.

Fraud Awareness and Judgment: Ability to recognize transaction irregularities, follow security protocols, and use sound judgment.

Managing Priorities: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple transactions and responsibilities.

Compensation Disclosure

The range for this role takes into account many factors that First Bank considers when making hiring decisions, including but not limited to prior experience, skill set, training, and other internal business and organizational factors. First Bank generally does not hire at or near the top of the stated range. The range is driven by the geographic location of the anticipated hiring location; however, the specific range may vary depending on the geographic location for remote positions. Compensation decisions depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each hiring instance.

A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is $15.50 - $19.00 per hour

About Us

Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.

Diversity

At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.

First Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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