Teller

Citizens; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens in Fort Dodge, IA seeks a front-line Teller to process deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, and member inquiries. You will handle cash, balance daily transactions, and provide information on credit union services while directing members to the right departments as needed.

The role requires attention to detail, courtesy, and accuracy in transactions, with emphasis on compliance and security. Experience is beneficial, but training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Up to six months of similar or related experience preferred.
• Ten key calculator and computer keyboard skills essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide courteous service.

Responsibilities

• Process member deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments accurately.
• Balance cash drawer and daily transactions.
• Answer questions and provide information; refer to appropriate department as needed.
• Cross-sell and promote credit union services where appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with policies, security, and regulations.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Mathematical accuracy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Credit union software

Job description

Description

ROLE

Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, provides a variety of service functions including processing deposits and withdrawals, loan and credit card payments, and account inquires. Enters transactions into the Credit Union computer based system. Responds to questions and/or provides information upon request from members. Processes requests/transactions as appropriate. Makes referrals to the Member Service team for additional products and services.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Receives and processes member financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals and loan payments; sells money orders and cashier checks to members; transfers amounts from member accounts as directed.
• Balances cash drawer and daily transactions.
• Welcomes members and provides routine information concerning services and directs members to appropriate department for specific information and service.
• Cross-sells credit union services.Performs a variety of miscellaneous tasks including typing, filing, computer input and answering the telephone.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

Operations: Assists in the day-to-day operations of the teller area. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Follows and supports all compliance rules, regulations and policies at the state and federal levels, as well as all Credit Union policies and procedures.

• Adheres to safety and security programs designed to minimize loss relating to fraud and robbery. Follows and contributes to effective Credit Union security by ensuring that negotiable, member information and computer systems are secure at all times.

Service: Accurately and effectively addresses service needs and/or issues. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Accurately and efficiently processing member transactions including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments, cash advances, and cashing checks.
• Appropriately addresses and resolves member requests/issues. Escalates issues outside of authority level.
• Follows established quality control practices to ensure error-free work. Reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to regulations.
• Educates members on use of Credit Union convenience products including online banking, mobile banking, ATMs, and telephone banking.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• To provide accurate, courteous, friendly, timely and professional service to all members.
• To balance at least 98% of the time, being no more than $1.00 off and with total offages not to exceed $300 in a twelve month period.
• To have no more than one posting error per month.
• To maintain a professional work environment and businesslike appearance.
• Documentation accuracy.

Requirements

EDUCATION: A high school education or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Up to six months of similar or related experience.

SKILLS

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ten key calculator and computer keyboard skills. Accurate with numbers and names. Ability to communicate effectively.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Simple math and cash counting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and talk or hear. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet, to moderately noisy, where automated equipment is in operation. It is a non-smoking environment.

DISCLAIMER

The above job requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. The marginal functions have not been included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.