Teller Job Code TELL Supervisory No Job Description Title External About Independence Bank Independence Bank is a regional community bank with 27 locations in Calloway, Daviess, Fayette, Franklin, Graves, Hancock, Henderson, Hopkins, Jefferson, Logan, McCracken, McLean, Shelby, Warren and Webster counties. One of the fastest growing banks in Kentucky and fifth largest, Independence Bank possesses the size and experience to serve the largest and most complex clients and offers trust and investment services and agricultural services. As a banking revolution for the people, by the people, central to Independence Bank’s mission is doing what is right and fair for customers, communities and employees. Independence Bank has been recognized in multiple categories by the American Bankers Association, including being named a Top Performing Bank and Best Bank to Work For, for 14 consecutive years, a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for 15 years and has assets totaling over $3.6 billion. Why Us? Ranked 2nd Best Place to Work in Kentucky and one of the Best Banks to Work For in the nation, Independence Bank keeps a centered focus on our customers, culture and the communities we serve. Our third generation family-owned and operated business has made significant strides in the financial sector since the charter was founded in 1909. Our talented team, which started with just 22 people, now includes more than 450 bright bankers who have helped push assets from $40 million to beyond $3 billion. Our collaborative and inclusive environment is inviting and family oriented. Through our 401(k) ESOP plan, employees remain the second-largest shareholder of the Bank at 18%. Just as we count on you – the same can be expected in return. Our Wishing Others Well (WOW) program makes sure employees are taken care of during challenging times. Plus, philanthropic involvement remains a priority. Each year our Revolution is able to reinvest over $1 million through through school scholarships, partnerships and supporting local and non-profit organizations. As the fastest growing bank in Kentucky, everyday excellence is what you can expect. Apply today and find purpose through available positions. Job Summary A Teller undertakes bank transactions and interacts directly with customers. A Teller is usually the first person a customer sees when they walk into one of our locations. This position will be required to work into a Saturday rotation. Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Greets all customers and visitors when they enter the location lobby or approach the drive-thru Processes daily transactions including receiving deposits, cashing checks, accepting loan payments, and disbursing cash Identifies counterfeit currency Cashes checks and payout money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds Explains, promotes, and sells specialized products such as cashier’s checks and prepaid gift cards Exchanges foreign currency Performs services for customers including ordering bank cards and checks Records all transactions promptly, accurately, and in accordance with bank procedures Answers inquiries regarding checking and savings accounts and other bank related products Assists customers in solving account errors or problems, providing account balances, etc. Balances currency, cash and checks in cash drawer daily; arrange monies according to denomination Promotes and maintains positive relations with all contacts, customers, and potential customers May be responsible for bank openings and/or closings May be required to work drive thru May be required to float to other locations This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties required by his or her supervisor. Therefore, the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined above and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Education, Experience and Qualifications Education Required/Preferred Education Level Description Required High School or GED Years of Experience Minimum Comments 1 One (1) year of teller experience required; customer service experience preferred License / Certification Required/Preferred License / Certification Description Required Independence Bank Teller Certification within 6 months Additional Qualifications Requires completion of Teller Fundamentals and Teller Level Up training within three (3) months Core Competencies Customer/client orientation Cash handling Oral communication skills Problem-solving skills Accuracy and attention to detail Situational judgment skills Ability to maintain confidential information Working Conditions Indoors, environmentally controlled. Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Travel Requirements Requirement Frequency Travel to other locations may be required to provide coverage Occasionally Mandatory Vacation Position requires incumbents to be off work for a minimum of five consecutive business days Physical Requirements Requirement Frequency Sitting (remaining in a seated position) Occasionally Standing (remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about) Constantly Walking (moving about on one’s feet) Frequently Lifting (raising or lowering an object from one level to another) Occasionally Carrying (transporting an object, usually by holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulder) Frequently Pushing/Pulling (exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away or toward the force) Occasionally Reaching (extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, such as overhead, below waist, forward or lateral) Constantly Keyboarding (entering text or data using computer keyboard or 10-key numeric keyboard) Constantly Pinching/Gripping (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand(s) or fingers) Constantly Stooping (bending downward and forward by bending spine at the waist) Occasionally Squatting/Crouching (bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine) Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)) Never or Rarely Crawling (moving about on hand and knees or hands and feet) Never or Rarely Climbing (ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps) Never or Rarely Speaking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to customers and to convey detailed spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly) Constantly Hearing (the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech, either in person or telephonically) Constantly Near Visual Acuity (clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less) Constantly Far Visual Acuity (clarity of vision at approximately 20 feet or more) Constantly Additional Physical Requirements May require lifting up to 25 pounds Please Note EEO We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Conditions of Employment All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks which unless prohibited by applicable law may include criminal history checks, employment verification, education verification, drug screens, credit checks, DMV checks or fingerprinting.
Salary: $27.8K - $35.2K a year
Employment Type: Full-time
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