Senior Financial Services Representative/ Senior Bank Teller

SmartBank; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

Paid time off

SmartFlex Days

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Company apparel

Job summary

SmartBank is seeking a customer-focused Teller/Branch Associate to deliver exceptional service at our Tuscaloosa location. You will handle deposits, withdrawals, and account inquiries while upholding bank policies and delivering a WOW customer experience.

Join a culture built on integrity, enthusiasm, and accountability, with comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive team dedicated to community involvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of banking experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to apply general accounting knowledge (debits/credits).
• Proficient computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by meeting client needs efficiently.
• Assist daily lobby management and greet clients warmly.
• Process deposits, withdrawals, and standard banking transactions.
• Provide account information and answer inquiries.
• Handle cash with accuracy and balance as per policies.
• Ensure compliance with banking laws and internal controls.
• Support cross-selling of banking products and services.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Banking experience

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PODs & Recyclers cash drawers

Job description

Looking to join a Great Place to Work Employer and become a valued member of our growing team? At SmartBank, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a culture built on excellence.

SmartBank is rooted in our core values: Acting with Integrity, Being Enthusiastic, Creating Positivity, Demonstrating Accountability, and Embracing Change. Our team lives and breathes these values to fulfill our core purpose: creating "WOW" experiences for our clients. For over 19 years, we've been delivering on this purpose in Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida, and we're continuously expanding our reach. Our team is empowered to care for our clients and actively participate in the communities we serve. At SmartBank, we prioritize individual needs, set high expectations, and celebrate achievements – that's the SmartBank way.

Your benefits include the following:

• You’ll enjoy medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
• Our generous paid time off (PTO), SmartFlex Days, and 11 Paid Company Holidays promote work-life balance.
• Engage in paid community involvement, enjoy company apparel, and access tuition reimbursement for your growth.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service by meeting the needs of clients in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Enhances SmartBank’s image through pro‑active client‑driven service.
• Processes more complex financial transactions for SmartBank clients.
• Embodying SmartBank's Core Values and Core Purpose.
• Follow and embrace the SmartBank Way Serve as the primary point of contact for our clients, providing exceptional service, and directing inquiries to the appropriate channels.
• Engage in daily Lobby Management tasks, including warmly greeting clients, offering hospitality, making introductions, and ensuring refreshments are available.
• Accurately receives deposits and payments for all types of SmartBank accounts, verifies cash and negotiability of checks and issues receipts, giving credit for funds according to Bank policies.
• Provides clients with account information.
• Cashes checks and accepts withdrawal requests in accordance with Bank policies, referring questionable transactions to supervisor for approval.
• Provides special services as needed; including, redeeming US Savings Bonds, issuing Official Checks, coin deposits and coin orders.
• Processes payments for SmartBank credit cards, local utilities, and other services.
• Ensures that payment information is transmitted to appropriate agencies by daily cut-off..
• Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the Ideal Candidate

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in cash handling.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Six months of banking experience which includes new account opening experience, completion of Cash Vault custodian duties, and completion of ATM custodian duties.
• Ability to apply general accounting knowledge (debits, credit, balancing) to processes.
• Ability to cross-sell banking products and services.
• Ability to apply knowledge and sound judgment in decision‑making using established guidelines.
• Cash handling experience.
• Thorough knowledge of various Teller Drawer equipment (PODs, Recyclers, traditional cash drawers, etc.).
• Proficient level of computer competency including Microsoft Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook), typing and ten‑key proficient.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to function in a team environment.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• High level of integrity.
• Able to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Willing to accept new ideas and methods and be agreeable to change.

Work Conditions

• Able to routinely stand, sit, bend and stoop.
• Occasionally lift or carry loads up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time as needed Frequently and regularly required movements using wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare and inspect documents or products and operate machinery.
• Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• May be required to travel to various branch locations.
• Must be available to work the required schedule of the branch office to include Saturdays.
• May be required to travel to training sessions or meetings.

With a strong foundation and a growing footprint, SmartBank delivers high-touch banking solutions to commercial businesses and consumers across the Southeast. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, SmartBank operates as a subsidiary of SmartFinancial, Inc. (NYSE: SMBK), a financial holding company with assets exceeding $5 billion. At the heart of SmartBank's success is a commitment to creating "WOW" experiences—for both clients and team members. This people‑first culture has earned national recognition, including placement on FORTUNE's 2025 Top 100 Best Workplaces list and Great Place To Work certification, reinforcing SmartBank as an employer of choice in the markets we serve. Drawing on decades of collective banking experience, SmartBank's leadership has embedded "Smart" business practices throughout the organization, including rigorous credit underwriting, holistic relationship management, and a focus on attracting and retaining top‑tier talent. Guided by these principles, SmartBank has grown into a respected, high‑performing financial institution trusted by the communities it serves.