Teller

Beacon-Bank; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Bank in New Hartford, NY seeks a friendly Teller to serve as the primary customer contact, processing transactions and promoting digital banking services. The role focuses on accurate cash handling, relationship building, and supporting branch goals.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong customer service and communication skills, and basic computer literacy with Microsoft Office. Availability for Saturday hours and travel to nearby offices is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Prompt and reliable attendance.
• Available to work Saturday hours and travel to nearby offices as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an outstanding customer experience at all points of contact.
• Build, retain, and expand customer relationships by recommending and referring products and services to meet our customer needs.
• Assist customers with digital banking services and recommend convenient banking options.
• Participate in branch initiatives and community involvement to develop new business.
• Recognize and offer recommendations for our customer needs and goals including referrals to line of business partners.
• Meet or exceed individual teller incentive goals and contribute to overall branch goals.
• Actively participate in all branch initiatives.
• Process financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, loan payments, and other services.
• Maintain and balance a cash drawer daily within guidelines.
• Handle cash in an organized, timely, and accurate manner.
• Assist with daily branch responsibilities to ensure proper balancing and timely delivery of work to appropriate departments.
• Follow all bank policies and procedures, including security of bank assets and confidentiality of customer information with adherence to Customer Information Practices.
• Ensure compliance with all banking regulations, policies and procedures, including BSA/AML.
• Act as a deterrent to robbery and fraud by adhering to procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actual compensation within the pay range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

Location: New Hartford, NY

Purpose/Objective

The Teller position serves as the main point of contact for customers, processing financial transactions efficiently and accurately while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Cultivate relationships, promote Beacon Bank's products and services, and support digital banking engagement. Ensure compliance with all bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Customer Relationship Management

• Provide an outstanding customer experience at all points of contact.
• Build, retain, and expand customer relationships by recommending and referring products and services to meet our customer needs.
• Assist customers with digital banking services and recommend convenient banking options.
• Participate in branch initiatives and community involvement to develop new business.
• Recognize and offer recommendations for our customer needs and goals including referrals to line of business partners.
• Meet or exceed individual teller incentive goals and contribute to overall branch goals.
• Actively participate in all branch initiatives.

Transaction Processing & Operations

• Process financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, loan payments, and other services.
• Maintain and balance a cash drawer daily within guidelines.
• Handle cash in an organized, timely, and accurate manner.
• Assist with daily branch responsibilities to ensure proper balancing and timely delivery of work to appropriate departments.

Branch Operations & Compliance

• Follow all bank policies and procedures, including security of bank assets and confidentiality of customer information with adherence to Customer Information Practices.
• Ensure compliance with all banking regulations, policies and procedures, including BSA/AML.
• Act as a deterrent to robbery and fraud by adhering to procedures.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good listening, judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Prompt and reliable attendance.
• Available to work Saturday hours and travel to nearby offices as required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, goal-oriented, and customer-focused.
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, accountability, and leadership, in alignment with Beacon Bank's core values. The Core Four are the guiding principles that illustrate what we stand for at Beacon Bank and how we serve our clients, colleagues and communities.

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Beacon Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, need assistance completing the application process, or would like to request alternative methods of applying, please contact us at [e-mail] .

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