Position Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide consistent, high-quality customer service, including needs identification and cross-selling/referrals, while accurately and effectually processing financial transactions in strict accordance with bank’s policies.
Functions:
* Processes all customer transactions in strict adherence to bank procedures, including savings; check; bond; cash; travelers checks; mortgage, consumer, and other loan payment; and night deposit transactions
* Resolves routine customer service concerns and/or notifies the appropriate authority to do so
* Explains, promotes, refers, and/or sells products and services based on customers’ needs, i.e., travelers' checks, money orders, cashier checks
* Meets or exceeds defined sales, referrals, and service goals
* Willingness to act as a resource to fellow tellers; may participate in the training of new tellers
* Cashes checks and pays out money after verification of signatures and customer balances according to Check Cashing guidelines
* Processes transactions on the bank’s operating system(s)
* Accurately and in a timely fashion balances currency, coin, and checks in cash drawer within specified time periods and at shift’s end (in strict accordance with bank’s guidelines)
* Removes deposits from, and counts and balances cash in automated teller machines and night depository
* Performs other assigned duties essential to the operation of the branch
* Occasionally “fills in” for other branches at the request of management
* May open new accounts
* Completes end of day branch balancing and reports
* Actively participates in community service and consistently represents Dime Bank in a professional manner
Knowledge, Skills, Requirements:
* Requires at least a high school diploma or its equivalent, six months to one year of prior experience in a financial institution performing teller activities, and an adherence to the bank’s training policies and requirements.
* Aptitude for mathematics
* Able to strictly follow instructions, policies, procedures, and confidential protocol
* Adhere to compliance of all applicable Federal and State bank regulations, as well as Dime Bank policies and procedures
* Excellent customer service, including customer relationship building and product and services referral skills
* Top-notch communication skills
* Competent keyboard skills and familiarity with computers
* Organizational skills, i.e., maintain an organized and efficient workspace
* Initiative
* Ability to work closely and harmoniously with others in a busy environment
Physical Demands and Condition Requirements:
* General office environment
* Standing for extended periods of time
* Ability to lift bags of coin
Equipment Used:
* General office equipment, i.e., calculator, photocopier, etc.
* Computer
* Coin machine
* Bill counter
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.