Teller, Finance & Banking

About the Role

As the first point of contact for most clients, Tellers play a key role in delivering on Columbia Bank's Breakthrough Client Service Standards. With guidance from the Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager, the Teller's primary responsibility is to ensure banking transactions are performed accurately, ethically, and in compliance with Columbia Bank procedures and banking regulations.

• Perform teller transactions and cash handling functions for clients with accuracy and confidentiality, including deposits, withdrawals, cash advances, payments, transfers, check cashing, and balancing cash drawer.
• Support daily tasks that maintain branch integrity: balancing ATM with double custody, processing night drop deposits, balancing negotiable instruments, processing returned mail, balancing credit card machine, updating lobby rate sheets and brochures.
• Mitigate risk by ensuring safekeeping of money in cash drawer and prompt accounting or transfer of funds.
• Interact with external and internal clients, anticipate needs, and consistently provide proactive solutions and problem resolutions in alignment with the bank’s Breakthrough Client Service Standards.
• Continuously deepen knowledge of Columbia Bank's product and service offerings and stay current on changes.
• Discuss and uncover customers’ financial needs to identify and offer appropriate products and services.
• Support referral goals for the branch by focusing on and referring basic bank products to the appropriate business partner.

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• One year of previous banking or customer service experience, preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to learn and comply with all Bank policies, procedures, and systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with written numbers, words, and verbal and written instructions.
• Consistently demonstrates ability and willingness to build relationships with clients and other bank associates.

Primary

Location:

117 NE F Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526; ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

Pay Range: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour; the pay rate may depend on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance, disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Identity theft protection, legal support.
• Auto and home insurance, pet insurance.
• Online discount marketplace.
• Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.

Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:
Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics.