Float Teller - Central Birmingham Region

AmFirst; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AmFirst in Birmingham, AL, seeks a friendly Teller to process deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, and routine member inquiries. You will balance cash, post transactions, and maintain accurate member records following credit union procedures.

You should have 1–12 months of cash handling experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong personal service. The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and compliance with security and Know Your Rights guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1–12 months of cash handling experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment to handle money and verify identities.
• Ability to use online banking systems and cash handling equipment.
• Light lifting and physical capability.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments.
• Sells cashier checks and travelers checks to members.
• Transfers amounts between member accounts as directed.
• Balances cash drawer and notifies discrepancies.
• Post transactions and maintain member records.
• Prepare Currency Transaction Reports and flag suspicious activity.
• Greet members and direct them to the right department.
• Cross-sell Credit Union services.
• Perform night drop, ATM deposits, audits, and other duties.

Skills

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Ten-key calculator

Job description

AmFirst is committed to trust, integrity, and financial wellness. We love giving our members exceptional service and value. We treat our employees just the same—like family. AmFirst provides growth, opportunity, and development, and offers our employees an extensive benefits package.

Branches include: Hueytown, Bessemer, Lakeshore, Vestavia, and Inverness.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Receives and processes financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments; sells consignment items, cashier checks, and travelers checks to members; transfers amounts from member accounts as directed.
• Balances cash drawer and daily transactions. Notifies Head Teller of any discrepancies.
• Post transactions to member accounts and maintain member records in accordance with all established credit union procedures and guidelines.
• Prepares Currency Transaction Reports and reports suspicious activity for the Head Teller's review.
• Welcomes members and provides routine information concerning services and directs members to the appropriate department for specific information and service.
• Cross-sells Credit Union services.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous tasks, including auditing, processing night drop and ATM deposits, and handling safety deposit rental income.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

• Provide friendly, professional, personal service to all members and employees maintaining a Quality Loop score of 6.7 or higher.
• Balance your drawer daily and accurately post transactions.
• Proactively seek opportunities to identify appropriate products and services for the betterment of the member.
• Maintain a dependable record of attendance and timeliness.
• Maintain a professional work environment and businesslike appearance.

Knowledge And Skills:

Experience: One month to twelve months of similar or related experience. 6 months of cash handling preferred.

Education: A high school education or GED.

Interpersonal Skills: Work normally involves contacts with persons beyond immediate associates, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information, which may require some discussion. Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (members or vendors) requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.

Other Skills: Ten-key calculator and computer keyboard by touch. Must be good with detail to deal with numbers and names. Must demonstrate good judgment in order to evaluate identities, accounts, checks, and currency. Must have the ability to use an online computer system, organize transactions and accurately handle large sums of money.

Physical Requirements: Light lifting required.

Behaviors:

Preferred:

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations:

Preferred:

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.