Teller

Central-State-Bank; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) plan

Team environment

Job summary

Central State Bank in Cedar Rapids is seeking a friendly Teller to assist customers with daily banking needs, account opening, and cross-selling bank products. You will help customers with transactions, digital banking setup, and ongoing financial guidance in a community-focused branch.

The role emphasizes exceptional service, accuracy, and building lasting relationships while complying with regulatory requirements and bank policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior banking experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build long-term customer relationships through needs-based conversations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through excellent service and proactive communication.
• Open, service, and maintain consumer deposit accounts with accurate documentation and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships via referrals and cross-selling of bank products.
• Assist customers with account maintenance and digital banking enrollment.
• Resolve issues professionally while adhering to bank policies and risk controls.
• Support small business banking needs and direct customers to appropriate resources.
• Participate in outreach, community activities, and branch sales initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of bank products, services, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate processing of transactions with high quality and confidentiality.
• Support branch operations to achieve service, growth, and profitability goals.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Flexible hours

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

At Central State Bank, you'll be more than an employee - you'll be a valued member of a community-focused organization committed to building relationships, serving customers, and supporting employee success. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Position Summary:

Central State Bank, a family-owned, community bank with locations throughout the Corridor and Northeast Iowa is seeking a highly motivated Teller to serve customers primarily in our Cedar Rapids market.

Our Tellers assist our customers with daily banking needs by processing transactions, answering questions, and opening accounts. Our Tellers are experts in the products we offer and the clients we serve. They assist our customers in identifying which of our products best fits their financial needs and the right person on our team who can assist them with achieving their financial goals. Our Tellers are detail-oriented individuals who value forming relationships and are comfortable interacting with customers to identify ways we can serve them better.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through exceptional service, proactive communication, and ongoing financial conversations.
• Open, service, and maintain consumer deposit accounts while ensuring all required documentation and compliance requirements are completed accurately.
• Identify opportunities to deepen customer relationships through referrals, cross-selling, and promotion of Bank products and services.
• Assist customers with account maintenance, digital banking enrollment, online and mobile banking support, and other service requests.
• Resolve customer issues and concerns professionally while balancing customer needs with Bank policies and risk management practices.
• Assist with small business banking needs and direct customers to appropriate business banking resources when necessary.
• Participate in customer outreach efforts, relationship reviews, community activities, and branch sales initiatives to support growth objectives.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Bank products, services, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable banking regulations, including BSA/AML, CIP, OFAC, privacy, information security, and fraud prevention requirements.
• Accurately complete operational and transactional activities while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and customer confidentiality.
• Support branch operational needs and contribute to achieving branch service, growth, and profitability goals.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay structure.
• Paid holidays in addition to PTO.
• Excellent benefit package including a 401k plan.
• A team atmosphere committed to growth and innovation.

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous banking experience preferred but not required. Experience in a front-line sales or service position a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to changing priorities.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build long-term customer relationships and expand existing relationships through needs-based conversations.

Central State Bank is an equal opportunity employer.