Teller - Float

About the Role

The Teller – Float serves as the first point of contact for most clients and plays a key role in delivering Columbia Bank’s Breakthrough Client Service Standards. Under the guidance of the Float Manager and Branch Managers, the primary responsibility is to ensure banking transactions are performed accurately, ethically, and in compliance with bank procedures and regulations. The role also requires traveling within a geographic area to provide staffing support to branches.

Tasks include performing teller transactions (deposits, withdrawals, cash advances, payments, transfers, check cashing), balancing cash drawers, handling double custody for ATMs, processing night drop deposits, balancing negotiable instruments, processing returned mail, and maintaining lobby rate sheets and brochures. The teller mitigates risk by safeguarding funds and ensuring prompt accounting or transfer of funds, and consistently provides proactive solutions and problem resolutions aligned with the bank’s service standards.

• Ensure all banking transactions are accurate, ethical, and compliant with policies.
• Travel within a designated geographic area to cover branches needing staffing support.
• Perform teller transactions and cash handling functions with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Balance cash drawers, ATMs, negotiable instruments, and credit card machines.
• Process night drop deposits, returned mail, and maintain lobby rate sheets.
• Mitigate risk by safeguarding money in the cash drawer and accounting for transfers.
• Interact with external and internal clients, anticipate needs, and provide proactive solutions.

• 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.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with written numbers, words, and instructions.
• Willingness to build relationships with clients and associates.

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$20.00 to $22.00 per hour, dependent on non‑discriminatory factors including job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and geographic location. A performance‑based incentive compensation may be available.

271 H Street, 1st Floor, Blaine, WA 98230. Ability to work fully onsite at the posted location(s).

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life and 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.

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants 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: