Teller, Finance & Banking

About The Role

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

• Always perform teller transactions and cash‑handling functions with accuracy and confidentiality (e.g., deposits, withdrawals, cash advances, payments, transfers, check cashing, balancing the cash drawer).
• Accurately perform and support daily tasks that maintain branch integrity (e.g., double‑custody in ATM balancing, night‑drop deposits, negotiable instrument balancing, returned mail processing, credit card machine balancing, updating lobby rate sheets).
• Mitigate risk by ensuring safekeeping of money in the 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.
• 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 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.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with numbers, both written and verbal.
• Consistently demonstrates ability and willingness to build relationships with clients and fellow associates.

Pay range: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour. The exact rate will depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Primary location: 1800 Wilco Road SE, Stayton, OR 97383. Requires full‑time, onsite work.

• Competitive incentive plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career growth paths.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance.
• Mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support.
• Auto, home, and pet insurance, discount marketplace access.
• Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.

Columbia Bank is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Accommodations are available for applicants who require them.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Finance and Sales. Industry: Banking.