Bank Teller Job Description

What is a Bank Teller?

A Bank Teller is an employee of a bank who is on the front lines of customer service and cash handling. Bank Tellers are tasked with processing customer transactions quickly and accurately. Customer transactions can range from a simple deposit or withdraw, making currency exchanges, drawing up cashiers checks or supplying business owners with bundles of bills and coin. Bank Tellers will often finish their related degrees and go on to work in the Banking or Finance industry.

While some formal education in business or finance is preferred, banks will often provide on-the-job training. This job involves handling money, and high attention to detail is needed. Being on the frontlines of customer service, Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to provide optimum customer service.

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Here at XYZ Inc., we are the leading company in our industry in the Capital City area. We're pleased to have a 3.8 Glassdoor rating from our employees. We are hiring an experienced Bank Teller to help us keep growing. If you're dedicated and ambitious, XYZ Inc. is an excellent place to grow your career. Don't hesitate to apply.

Responsibilities for Bank Teller

  • Greet customers in a helpful and welcoming manner
  • Process all transactions precisely with zero discrepancies
  • Inspect all incoming funds for authenticity
  • Adhere to all cash counting and handling procedures
  • Report all discrepancies to a supervisor immediately upon discovery
  • Operate all accounting software via training and instruction
  • Utilize computational and accounting software accurately and efficiently
  • Attend ongoing fraud and safety training meetings

Qualifications for Bank Teller

  • 3+ years experience in a cashier type position
  • Strong computational ability
  • Great interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Availability to work bankers hours
  • Valid State or Federal identification
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication
  • Comfortable adhering to company dress-code
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs on occasion
  • Willingness to submit to full fingerprinting and a background check

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