Universal Community Banker I

First Commerce Bank; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

First Commerce Bank seeks a bank teller for a hands-on role in our Jackson, NJ branch. You will greet customers, process deposits and withdrawals, manage accounts, and support daily branch operations.

The position requires strong cash handling, accuracy, and a customer-oriented approach, with flexibility for regional travel and schedule changes. Candidates should have at least one year of teller or cash handling experience, proof of English proficiency, and solid math/analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year bank Teller experience preferred (cash handling experience required).
• Proficient in English, reading, writing, and grammar skills.
• Analytical and mathematics skills.
• Communication, interpersonal relations and customer service skills.
• PC skills (including knowledge of job-related software applications).
• Ability to operate various office machines (currency counter, combination lock, check encoder, fax, passbook validator).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds of coin.
• Visual and auditory skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets and serves customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Identify, develop, expand, and manage consumer and business account relationships, concentrating efforts on meeting customer needs for financial products.
• Identify customers with additional profit potential and develop action plans to expand these relationships; refer business to all partners.
• Addresses customer questions and concerns; refer to appropriate internal resources for resolution. Act with integrity, adaptability, work commitment, and maintain a positive performance in all situations.
• Actively participate in ongoing training.
• Assist with the daily operations of the branch including reporting, ATMs, coin machines and the main cash vault; assist with preparing cash for shipments.
• Develop a complete working knowledge of all bank systems required to perform teller transactions and platform duties.
• Process a variety of routine and complex transactions including account opening/closing, deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and transfers.
• Travel to other locations/branches within your region; adapt to schedule changes including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures and apply this knowledge in real situations.
• Maintain awareness of current fraud alerts; identify fraudulent activity to prevent losses.
• Maintain knowledge of new products and services.
• Participate in weekly branch meetings.
• Complete daily ATM proof, end of day closing procedures.
• Coordinate tasks with other branch personnel and bank departments for smooth information flow.
• Abide by laws and policies; promote an harassment-free workplace.
• Cooperate with and support adherence to internal policies and risk management.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

PC skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one (1) year bank Teller experience preferred. (cash handling experience required)


• Proficient in English, reading, writing, and grammar skills


• Analytical and mathematics skills


• Communication, interpersonal relations and customer service skills


• PC skills (including knowledge of job-related software applications)


• Ability to operate various office machines (i.e., currency counter, combination lock, check encoder, fax machine, passbook validator)


• Ability to lift 50 pounds of coin


• Visual and auditory skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least one year of cash handling experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Greets and serves customers in a friendly and courteous manner.


• Identify, develop, expand, and manage consumer and business account relationships, concentrating efforts on meeting customer needs for financial products.


• Identify customers with additional profit potential and develop action plans to expand these relationships. Refer business to all partners.


• Addresses customer questions and concerns; refers to appropriate internal resources for resolution. Act with integrity, demonstrate adaptability, work commitment, and maintain a positive performance in all situations.


• Actively participate in ongoing training.


• Assist with the daily operations of the branch including reporting, ATMs, coin machines and the main cash vault. Assist with preparing cash for shipments.


• The ability to develop a complete working knowledge of all bank systems required to perform teller transactions and platform duties including the use of a PC and calculator, as required to efficiently perform the job.


• Process a variety of routine and complex transactions including but not limited to account opening and closing, processing deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and transfers.


• Position requires flexibility and willingness to travel to other locations/branches within your region and to adapt to schedule changes during the workday to include evenings and Saturdays or Sundays.


• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to apply this knowledge in real situations.


• Maintains awareness of current fraud alerts; identifies fraudulent activity to prevent potential losses.


• Maintains current knowledge of new products and services.


• Participates in weekly branch meetings.


• Completes daily ATM proof, end of day closing procedures.


• Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the branch office as well as with other Bank departments to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information


• Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures. Promote an environment that is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.


• Cooperates with, participates in, and supports adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices. This requirement is in support of risk management and the overall safety, and soundness of the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements.

First Commerce is dedicated to providing people, businesses, and communities in our markets with high quality products and services with superior customer service. We provide products and services through secure, user-friendly technology and customer friendly locations. Our relationships are founded in our desire to be responsive to the financial needs of our customers in an atmosphere of personal attention, professionalism, trust, integrity and fairness. First Commerce prides itself on maintaining personal communications beginning with the Board of Directors.

First Commerce Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.