Teller, Finance & Banking

Full-Time Teller Opportunity

708 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS
Lobby hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drive Through hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (5:30 p.m. for Main Office)
See Benefits for Full-Time Employees on Bank Website.

• One year steady work history handling cash and directly assisting customers is preferred. Teller experience would be a plus, but not required.
• A working knowledge of debits and credits and general accounting skills is desired for those without teller experience.
• A general working knowledge of computers and moderate keyboarding skills is necessary. A working knowledge of Horizon would be a plus.
• Necessary skills include organizational, problem solving, the ability to communicate effectively (written, verbally, in person and by phone) and to work independently according to Bank policy and procedure.
• Essential skills includean aptitude for basic math and the desire to serve customers;
• The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic evidenced by a steady work history and the motivation to grow in a banking career.
• Must present oneself professionally in dress and demeanor and be friendly;
• Must be able to consistently work a required assigned schedule. Work report time7:30 a.m. for peak business days.

To serve and assist customers with their banking needs with concern and knowledge of Bank products and services and to accurately perform teller duties according to practice and procedure in a team-oriented environment (i.e. working in harmony with all bank employees). ALL job duties require strict adherence to all applicable federal and state rules and regulations as well as Bank policies and procedures.

• To balance cash and negotiable items daily after the course of accepting deposits of cash and/or checks;
• process withdrawals and cash checks up to a designated limit;
• accept loan payments of any type;
• redeem cash items for deposit or cash;
• process cash advances on credit/debit cards;
• have a general knowledge of products and services to answer customer questions;
• sell official checks, bank money orders and travelers checks (if offered);
• toknow and understand the requirements of and how to complete Current Transaction Reports (CTRs);
• to promote bank services and cross-sell bank products through referrals;
• operate network computers/software and other equipment necessary to complete a transaction;
• participate in on-going training;
• to promote First State Bank in all things;
• awareness of and recognize when to report suspicious transactions/activity/situations to the appropriate personnel;
• and participation in the general upkeep and appearance of the location.

Tellers are expected to respect security procedures, to abide by all polices and practices, and to appreciate our standards of conduct that make this a great work environment.

Other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned are combination and/or key control; opening and processing night depository and ATM; control of negotiable instruments and any other as assigned. Could be asked to "float" to other locations as a fill-in.

A successful Teller must read at a level sufficient to understand memorandums, instructions and teller-related forms; be able to write in a clear, concise and legible manner; have math skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide;be able to work alone or in a team environment;be able to work under time constraints; use good judgment and relate tactfully, respectfully and professionally with co-workers and customers.

Expectations are to perform all job duties and other responsibilities as assigned and to follow all safety rules and regulations. Regular attendance according to the work schedule is necessary and essential as is receiving detailed information verbally, in person and by telephone. Extensive reading and computer use is expected the majority of the time.

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