Teller, Finance & Banking

About the Role

As the first point of contact for most clients, Tellers play a key role in delivering on the 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. The Teller role is also responsible for maintaining and enhancing client relationships through meaningful conversations that uncover client needs and identify opportunities to provide additional bank products and services.

The Teller performs teller transactions and cash handling functions for clients with accuracy and confidentiality. These include deposits, withdrawals, cash advances, payments, transfers, check cashing, and balancing the cash drawer, among others.

Other tasks include maintaining the integrity of the branch such as double custody in balancing the ATM, processing night drop deposits, balancing negotiable instruments, processing returned mail, balancing the credit card machine, updating lobby rate sheets and brochures, and mitigating risk by ensuring safekeeping of money in the cash drawer and prompt accounting or transfer of funds.

Interacts with external and internal clients, anticipates needs, and consistently provides proactive solutions and problem resolutions in alignment with the bank’s Breakthrough Client Service Standards. Continuously deepens knowledge of Columbia Bank’s product and service offerings and stays current on changes. Discusses and uncovers customer’s financial needs to identify and offer appropriate products and services. Supports referral goals for the branch by focusing and identifying and referring basic bank products to the appropriate business partner.

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 1 year of previous banking or customer service experience, preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to learn and comply with all Bank policies, procedures, and systems.
• Demonstrates 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.

The pay range for this role is $18.00 - $22.00 hourly. The pay rate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

777 Park Street, Lebanon, OR 97355. Ability to work fully onsite at the posted location.

• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision plans)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying contributions
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Mental health resources
• Identity theft protection
• Legal support
• Auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Access to an 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.

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. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: (email omitted for privacy).