Full Time Teller

First State Bank and Trust; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

First State Bank and Trust, located in Bloomington, IL, is seeking a full-time Bank Teller to join their team. This role involves conducting customer transactions accurately and building customer relationships. As the face of the bank, you will provide exceptional service, educate customers on bank products, and manage cash transactions while ensuring compliance with protocols. Ideal candidates possess strong customer service skills and attention to detail, with previous banking experience preferred. Join a reputable 100% employee-owned community bank dedicated to serving Central Illinois.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in banking or customer service preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Availability to work evenings and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine transactions including cashing checks and accepting deposits.
• Accurately handle large volumes of cash and ensure compliance.
• Provide great customer service and address inquiries.
• Educate customers about our products and cross-sell banking products.
• Safeguard customer information and maintain confidentiality.
• Remain alert to potential fraud.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

BLOOMINGTON, IL

BANK TELLER (FULL TIME)
FIRST STATE BANK AND TRUST
BLOOMINGTON, IL

First State Bank and Trust is currently seeking a full-time Teller to join our team. As a Bank Teller, you'll be an essential part of our team. Our teller team is the face of First State Bank and Trust and the communities that we serve. This position is responsible for the accurate processing of customer transactions as well as relationship building. Our tellers also educate customers about bank products and services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine transactions within established guidelines, including cashing checks, accepting deposits, processing withdrawals, and handling loan payments.
• Accurately count, verify, and handle large volumes of cash during daily transactions and balancing procedures, ensuring compliance with internal controls and security protocols.
• Provide great customer service, including greeting customers warmly and professionally, actively listening to customer needs and address inquiries promptly, and handling customer complaints or concerns with empathy and efficiency.
• Educate customers about our products and services, including savings accounts, loans, and credit cards. Cross-sell relevant banking products based on customer profiles.
• Safeguard customers' personal information and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while representing the bank.
• Remain alert to potential fraud and take necessary precautions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in banking or customer service preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Availability to work evenings and Saturdays.

Learn a Little About Us

At First State Bank and Trust, we\'re proud to deliver something increasingly uncommon in financial services: a truly independent, 100% employee‑owned community bank. Fewer than a handful of banks nationwide share our ownership structure, and it\'s the foundation of everything we do. When you work here, you\'re not just joining a team - you\'re becoming an owner with a real stake in our long‑term success.

We have built a strong reputation as a trusted financial institution serving seven communities across Central Illinois. With $500 million in assets, we offer a full range of retail and commercial banking services, supported by a growing mortgage banking group and a dedicated trust and wealth management department. You\'ll find us in Monticello, Champaign, Bloomington, Heyworth, Tuscola, Atwood, and Hammond.

If you\'re a reliable individual who thrives on providing exceptional service and building customer loyalty, consider joining our team as a Bank Teller!

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