Teller

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
2. 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
3. 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

Qualifications
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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