Teller - Float

Columbia Bank; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer–m

Paid vacation, sick days, holidays

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking a Teller - Float to serve as the first point of contact for clients, traveling within a geographic area to cover staffing needs.

You will perform teller transactions, ensure accuracy, and support branch operations while staying aware of bank policies and compliance guidelines. The role emphasizes customer service and proactive financial solutions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of banking or customer service experience is preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to learn and comply with all bank policies, procedures, and systems.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with written numbers and instructions.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and bank associates.

Responsibilities

• Always performs teller transactions and cash handling with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Supports daily tasks to maintain branch integrity and balance cash-related activities.
• Mitigate risk by safekeeping money in the cash drawer and prompt transfer of funds.
• Interact with clients, anticipate needs, and provide proactive solutions per service standards.
• Deepen knowledge of Columbia Bank products and services and stay current on changes.
• Discuss and uncover customer financial needs to identify appropriate products and services.
• Support referral goals for the branch by identifying and referring products to the appropriate business partner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Relationship building

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About The Role

As the first point of contact for most clients, Teller's play a key role in delivering on the bank's Breakthrough Client Service Standards. With guidance from the Float Manager, various Branch Managers and Assistant Branch Managers, the Teller - Float role's primary responsibility is to ensure banking transactions are performed accurately, ethically, and in compliance with Columbia Bank procedures and banking regulations. The Teller - Float role is also responsible for traveling within a geographic area to cover branches that need staffing support.

• Always performs teller transactions and cash handling functions for clients with accuracy and confidentiality. Examples include deposits, withdrawals, cash advances, payments, transfers, check cashing, balancing cash drawer, etc.
• Accurately performs and supports daily tasks that maintain the integrity of the branch. Examples include appropriate use of double custody in balancing the ATM, processing night drop deposits, balancing negotiable instruments, processing returned mail, balancing credit card machine, updating lobby rate sheets and brochures, etc.
• Mitigate risk by ensuring safekeeping of money in cash drawer and prompt accounting or transfer of funds.
• Interacts with external and internal clients, anticipates needs, and consistently provides proactive solutions and problem resolutions in alignment with the bank’s Breakthrough Client Service Standards.
• Continuously deepens knowledge of Columbia Bank's product and service offerings and stays current on changes.
• Discuss and uncover customer’s financial needs to identify and offer appropriate products and services.
• Supports referral goals for branch by focusing and identifying and referring basic bank products to the appropriate business partner.

About You

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 1 year of previous banking or customer service experience, preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to learn and comply with all Bank policies, procedures, and systems.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with written numbers, words, and verbal and written instructions.
• Consistently demonstrates ability and willingness to build relationships with clients and other bank associates.

Be a part of a bank that invests in you!

• Professional Development: Grow your skills with our tailored premier banker programs.
• Career Growth: Clear paths to achieve your professional goals.

The pay range for this role is $20.00 to $22.00.

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

3106 Island Avenue La Grande OR 97850

Our Benefits

• We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.
• We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.

Our Commitment To Diversity

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [e-mail].

To Staffing And Recruiting Agencies

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.