New Accounts

Bank of Commerce; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Commerce is seeking a New Accounts Representative to open and maintain customer accounts and to explain available financial services. You will assist customers with savings, checking, IRAs, CDs, and other investments while ensuring records are accurate.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to process transactions and answer inquiries accurately. A high school diploma and basic math skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Basic math and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview customers to obtain information and explain available financial services (savings/checking, IRAs, CDs, savings bonds, and securities).
• Enter account information into computer and maintain accurate customer records.
• Answer customer questions and correct errors in records; investigate discrepancies.
• Present funds for deposit to Teller and obtain receipts.
• Execute wire transfers of funds.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Ethics

Organizational Skills

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: New Accounts RepresentativeDepartment: BranchReports To: ManagerFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSummary Opens accounts, explains and processes investments and other financial services, and corrects records by performing the following duties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Interviews customers to obtain information and explain available financial services such as savings and checking accounts, Individual Retirement Account, Certificates of Deposit, savings bonds, and securities.Rents safe deposit boxes.Types account information obtained from customer on record card or form, and enters into computer.Answers customer questions and investigates and corrects errors, following customer and establishment records.Presents funds received from customer to Teller for deposit, and obtains receipt for customer.Executes wire transfers of funds.Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training.Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.