Teller- Full Time

Northwest Bank; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank Avon Lake branch is seeking a teller to deliver exceptional customer service while handling transactions and supporting daily branch operations. You will greet customers, balance cash, and assist in promoting bank products and services.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in customer service, cash handling, or banking/retail. Evening and weekend availability is required as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in customer service and cash handling preferred.
• Banking and/or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with transactions and questions.
• Balance teller drawer daily and support office meetings.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and refer customers to the right specialist.
• Maintain knowledge of bank products, services, and security procedures.
• Participate in branch opening/closing tasks and comply with policies.
• Provide friendly, professional service during evenings and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Communication

Security awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Teller System

Microsoft Office

Job description

OH0505 Avon Lake

Job Description

Northwest Tellers are important members of our retail network team because they often have the most interaction with our customers. Northwest Tellers provide an excellent customer service experience by welcoming customers, efficiently processing transactions, resolving problems, providing education service, and uncovering financial needs for referral to the appropriate line of business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Achieve financial wellness activity goals, such as identifying referral opportunities and contributing to the overall office's overall sales performance goals
• Assist customers and visitors with questions, problem resolution, and other needs. Proactively engage with customers to understand needs and inform them of product/service features and benefits. Refer customers to appropriate team member for complex requests or products/services.
• Actively engage with and greet customers and take ownership to resolve any customer issues or concerns
• Balance teller drawer daily and participate/assist in office meetings/huddles, operations meetings, and dual control balancing of vault, ATM, and any other device, as needed
• Deliver on our North(west) star experience and champion our customer's financial wellness through delivery of exceptional customer experience - both in person, over the phone, and through email communications.
• Exceptional delivery of our 5 Culture Promises
• Complete educational training as assigned and self-educate using bank designed programs and applications
• Have general knowledge of all office systems and software, perform maintenance and possess an in-depth knowledge of bank products, services, and digital offerings
• Knowledge and adherence to all security and dual control processes
• Responsible to participate in branch opening and closing tasks as needed
• Protect the bank from unnecessary risk by following compliance, risk, and operational procedures
• Work as a team with co-workers to complete daily tasks, demonstrating respect and professionalism, being prompt, and supporting management with special requests as needed
• Work evening hours and weekends as scheduled, assigned, or necessary
• Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
• Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
• Work as part of a team
• Work with on-site equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
• Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
• Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
• Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas
• Knowledge of computers and the Teller System

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience:

• Customer service experience preferred
• Cash handling experience preferred
• Banking and/or retail experience preferred

All applicants will be screened; however, only those most closely matching the qualifications of the job posting will be contacted. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your account. We appreciate your interest in our position!

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.