Teller

at First Bank Chicago in Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Essential Duties 

1. Perform all the essential Teller duties in accordance to Bank policies and procedures: 

• Process checking and savings deposits:  verify cash and endorsements, review bank accepted identification for cash back and issue receipts of deposit 
• Process savings withdrawals and cash checks by verifying endorsements, reviewing bank accepted identification and ensure check validity 
• Issue personal money orders and cashier’s checks 
• Process ATM, incoming mail and Night Depository deposits. 
• Buy and sell currency from the vault as necessary to ensure cash limits are not exceeded 
• Process loan payments: verify payment amount and issue receipts 
• Prepare coin and currency orders for business clients  
• Process real estate tax payments 
• Process account closing transactions 
• Gather CTR information 
• Redeem US Savings Bonds 
• Refer clients to other individuals and departments within the Bank 
• Identify opportunities to introduce clients to Bank products and services 
• Balance cash drawer 

1. Perform additional Teller duties in accordance to Bank policies and procedures: 

• Process: Bond Coupons and Foreign Checks 
• Process request to buy and sell foreign currency 
• Process foreign drafts 
• Process Savings Bond redemptions 
• Process requests for Gift Cards 
• Provide transaction overrides for tellers when needed (For Tellers provided with higher override limits) 
• Participate in the opening and closing of the Bank 

1. Perform departmental duties such as: 

• Attend monthly meetings 
• Order and arrange supplies 
• Provide input for updating Teller, Collection and Client Services Manual 

Nonessential Duties 

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintain friendliness and professionalism through the proper use of tact and diplomacy when dealing with clients at all times 
• Display a positive attitude and enjoy working with the public 
• Strong verbal communication skills 
• Strong mathematical skills along with accuracy 
• Detail oriented  
• Possess a great sense of organization, priority and time management 
• Ability to identify, research and problem solve on a critical level and think on your feet 
• Ability to be flexible and to multi-task on a regular basis 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong knowledge of bank deposit products and regulations 
• Capable of performing job duties at assigned bank locations

Training & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of previous teller experience preferred 
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of client services experience preferred 
• Previous leadership experience is a plus 
• Fiserv application helpful 

• Additional education and/or training helpful 

Compensation

• Expected Hourly Range: $20 - $25
• Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits
First Bank Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance; 401(k); paid time off (PTO); and eligibility for an annual bonus.  For a complete listing of benefits, please visit our website: https://firstbankchicago.com/Employee-Benefits.

First Bank Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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