Sr Teller

2 weeks ago


Norwich, Connecticut, United States Dime Bank Full time

Salary Grade: 4

JOB TITLE:  Senior Teller Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:  Branch 

REPORTS TO:  Head
Teller 

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. In the absence of a Head Teller, may assume his/her responsibilities. 

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
  • In the absence of a Head Teller, may assume Head Teller responsibilities
  • Assists with supervision of the Teller line in conjunction with Head Teller
  • Mentors, acts as a guide, and learning resource for individuals in Teller I and Teller II positions
  • 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, 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, regulations, 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.