Teller

First Financial Bank NA; South Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

First Financial Bank NA is seeking a Bank Teller in Dayton South, TN, on-site, full-time, hourly non-exempt. You will build relationships with clients, process transactions accurately, and help customers choose products while maintaining compliance and security.

This role offers a strong foundation in retail banking, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team culture focused on integrity and service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience in a business setting.
• Minimum 1 year of cash-handling experience.
• Teller experience preferred (6+ months).
• Ability to balance a cash drawer and basic math skills.
• Experience recommending and referring financial products.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
• Familiarity with banking regulations and fraud detection.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and assess needs.
• Deliver accurate cash and check transactions.
• Maintain accuracy balancing cash drawer.
• Connect clients with appropriate products and resources.
• Explain security measures and procedures to clients.
• Handle client concerns professionally.
• Identify and prevent fraud while ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with team to support clients.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Strong communication

Teller experience

Fraud awareness

Compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Banking software

Data entry systems

Multi-line phone systems

Job description

Why Join First Financial Bank?

If you’re an energetic and detail-oriented person who enjoys helping clients, working with multiple teams, and handling cash transactions accurately, our Bank Teller role could be a great fit! This position offers the opportunity to develop your banking career while supporting clients and gaining a strong foundation in retail banking.

Bank Teller

Location: Dayton South TN (On-Site)

Status: Full-Time, Hourly Non-Exempt

If you’re an energetic and detail-oriented person who enjoys helping clients, working with multiple teams, and handling cash transactions accurately, our Bank Teller role could be a great fit! This position offers the opportunity to develop your banking career while supporting clients and gaining a strong foundation in retail banking.

What You’ll Do

• Build Relationships: Get to know clients, understand their needs, and provide personalized service.
• Deliver Exceptional Service: Accurately process transactions while maintaining a positive and proactive approach.
• Ensure Accuracy: Process cash and check transactions with integrity and precision.
• Drive Growth: Understand client needs and connect them with the right products and resources.
• Educate & Protect: Clearly explain security measures and banking procedures to clients.
• Solve Problems: Handle client concerns with professionalism and find effective solutions.
• Minimize Risk: Identify and prevent fraud while ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
• Collaborate: Be part of a respectful, supportive team that values accountability and innovation.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience in a business setting.
• Minimum 1 year of cash-handling experience.
• Teller experience preferred (6+ months).
• Strong customer service skills, including active listening and clear communication.
• Experience recommending and referring financial products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with a positive attitude.
• Solid understanding of compliance and fraud detection.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• Ability to accurately balance a cash drawer.
• Proficiency with computers, data entry, internet applications and multi-line phone systems.
• Ability to commute to the primary work location and occasionally to other work locations within driving distance.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and extended hours.
• Ability to remain in a stationary, standing position for up to 75% of an eight (8) hour workday.
• Ability to review information and details at close range (within a few feet).

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Financial Perks: 401(k) match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and banking benefits.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including 11 Federal Reserve bank holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition assistance and professional development programs.
• A Supportive Culture: Integrity, collaboration, innovation, and respect are at the heart of what we do.

Who We Are

First Financial Bank is a dynamic financial institution with over $6+ billion in assets and a proud history dating back to 1834. With more than 75 banking centers across five states , we are committed to empowering our clients, fostering personal growth, and building community. Joining First Financial Bank means becoming part of a legacy where your work directly contributes to the stability and growth of the communities we serve. Here, you are more than an employee; you are an essential member of a team dedicated to living out the values of "One First" every day. Be part of a bank that values your contributions and invests in your future!

Ready to Join Us?

First Financial Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, cross-bases issues, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.