Ascend Federal Credit Union · 21 hours ago
Tullahoma Teller I
Ascend Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, focused on providing rewarding career opportunities and a unique work culture. The Teller I role involves creating a positive member experience by processing transactions, promoting credit union products, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
BankingConsumer LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingRetirement
Responsibilities
Create a positive member experience by accurately and efficiently processing routine transactions including cashing checks, accepting deposits and withdrawals, processing loan payments and money transfers
Promote and advise members of credit union products and services
Responsible for balancing each day's transactions and verifying cash and check totals
Represent the credit union in a courteous and professional manner to members and the general public
Provide prompt, efficient, and accurate service in the processing of transactions
Receive checks and cash for deposit to various accounts and enter transactions into credit union records
Cash checks and perform account transfers and withdrawals upon verifying signatures and account balances
Inspect all checks, bonds, money orders, travelers’ checks, etc. to determine their negotiability
Help increase member awareness of our services in order for the credit union to become the member’s primary financial institution and build successful long-term relationships
Explain features and benefits of services
Cross offer potential services by assessing member needs based on conversation cues and current member relationship
Perform other teller duties including balancing cash drawer daily, balance and submit checks in ITC system, stop payments and research requisitions, obtain statement copies, make advances on open-end loans and assist member with safe deposit box access
Process advances on credit cards including operation of the Verifone to obtain card authorization
Sell and issue cashiers’ checks, travel cards and gift cards
Follow policy and procedures related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Customer Identification Program (CIP), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) daily to ensure compliance with current regulations
Process check orders through the Harland website
Assist members and assistant branch manager with self-service coin machine, as needed
Perform back office duties including balancing and preparing coin shipment (as assigned by manager/assistant branch manager/head teller)
Assist with posting night deposit or mail transactions, if applicable to branch
Assist with loading/unloading, auditing, balancing, etc., of the VISA instant issue stock/machine
Actively participate in credit union marketing promotions and branch sales programs in order to meet or exceed financial center goals
Assist with business development efforts and refer potential SEGS for marketing follow up
Assist members with electronic services, i.e. online banking, STAR, Remote Deposit Capture, etc
Assist with opening and closing of office, i.e. audit travel and gift cards, balance vault cash, cash dispense teller machines and recycler (if applicable to location)
Ensure all security procedures are followed
Assist the Receptionist by helping to direct lobby traffic and logging members in Lobby Tracker
Read all internal publications including HUB and Possibilities
Perform other duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Ability to complete transactions accurately
Must possess the ability to communicate with members in a positive and helpful manner
Working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook and the internet
Must be able to learn to operate all related office equipment
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Preferred
Prior experience working in a financial institution is preferred
Prior work experience in a service industry is preferred
Prior cash handling experience is preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Company
Ascend Federal Credit Union
Ascend Federal Credit Union is a bank that offers consumer loans, retirement planning, investment, and banking services.
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