Universal Community Banker I - PT

A Hiring Company; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401K

PTO

LifeMart (employee discount program)

LTD Insurance (employer paid)

Paid Federal Bank holidays

Job summary

First Commerce Bank in Teaneck, NJ is seeking a Bank Teller to greet customers and process routine and complex banking transactions. The role emphasizes cash handling, accuracy, and customer service, with travel to nearby branches as needed.

The position requires at least a high school diploma and cash handling experience, plus proficiency in English and strong math skills. Offers benefits including life insurance, 401K, PTO, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year bank Teller experience preferred.
• 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, etc.).
• 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, 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.
• Address customer questions and concerns; refer to internal resources for resolution. Act with integrity and adaptability.
• Actively participate in ongoing training.
• Assist with daily branch operations including reporting, ATMs, coin machines and cash vault; assist with preparing cash for shipments.
• Develop knowledge of bank systems used for teller transactions and platform duties.
• Process routine and complex transactions including account openings/closes, deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and transfers.
• Travel to other locations/branches within region and adapt to schedule changes including evenings and weekends.
• Maintain awareness of policies, procedures and fraud alerts, ensuring compliance and security.
• Continually learn about new products and services and participate in weekly branch meetings.

Skills

Experience in banking

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Customer service

PC skills

Office machines operation

Physical stamina

Auditory/visual skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with cash handling

Job description

Starting Salary: $20/hr. (negotiable dependent upon experience)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

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

WE OFFER:

• Life insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• LifeMart (employee discount program)
• LTD Insurance (employer paid)
• Paid Federal Bank holidays

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.

Compensation details: 20-20 Hourly Wage