Teller

First Horizon Bank; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with wellness incentives, and

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

First Horizon Bank in Lafayette, LA is seeking a detail-oriented Teller to manage daily transactions and deliver accurate, timely service in a retail banking environment. You will handle deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and loan payments while maintaining strict cash controls and audit compliance.

You will identify cross-selling opportunities, promote bank products, and refer clients to specialized teams to strengthen relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and 6 months of cash handling or teller experience strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Process deposits, withdrawals, transfers and loan payments for customers.
• Handle a cash drawer with proper controls and follow audit procedures.
• Deliver excellent client experiences and promptly resolve client issues.
• Promote bank products and services and refer clients to the appropriate team.
• Maintain compliance with bank regulations, policies and risk management.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

10-key calculator

Coin counter

Job description

Job Description

Location: On site at location listed in job posting.

Summary

Provide quality, accurate and timely customer service involving daily processing of financial transactions in a retail banking environment. Often serving as the first point of contact to the client, may have responsibility for recommending bank products or referring clients to other areas of the Bank. Develop and retain long-term and profitable client relationships to maximize revenue growth. Responsible for maintaining high customer service and procedural standards. Provides fulfillment of retail banking products either through referral-based leads, prospecting lists or self-sourcing. Monitors and maintains control of cash.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Operational efficiency

• Handle a cash drawer; ensuring proper control of cash drawer; follow all audit and security policies and procedures.
• Process deposits, withdrawals, transfers and loan payment transactions for customers.
• Process miscellaneous transactions (bonds, municipal coupons, money orders, etc.).
• Assist in daily balancing and processing of ATM(s), including the processing of all entries.
• Assist in the verification of deposits in the night and lobby depository.
• Assist with the dual control vault responsibilities.
• Stay informed of all operational updates and changes to ensure compliance with all current guidelines.

Client experience

• Deliver excellent client experiences consistently and promptly resolve client issues effectively.
• Ensure an excellent overall client experience by assisting clients with select service needs.
• Enhance individual knowledge to better serve clients by attending relevant sales, service, and product knowledge meetings, training classes, and web-based learning.

Sales and service

• Identify cross selling opportunities and refer clients/prospects to the appropriate team.
• Promote bank products and services to further enhance client relationships.

Compliance and risk management

• Expected compliance with bank regulations, policies, procedures, risk management, internal controls, and the First Horizon code of ethics.

Perform all other job-related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the education and experience required and/or preferred as noted.
• High school diploma or GED required and 6 months of cash handling or teller experience strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

Computer And Office Equipment Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• In addition, 10-key calculator; coin counter

About Us

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com .

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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