Bank Teller

Summary The Bank Teller (Concierge Banker) is responsible for assisting the assigned Banking Center in meeting and/or exceeding branch profitability goals by generating new and/or managing existing customers and ensuring that efficient, professional, and quality VIP service is delivered through the handling of various financial transactions whether in person or by telephone.
Why work at Forcht Bank? Forcht Bank is a Kentucky-based community bank with approximately $1 billion in assets, ranking us among the largest banking groups headquartered in the state.
Today, Forcht Bank has 25 banking centers in 12 counties across the Commonwealth and southern Ohio, and an award-winning team with more than 300 employees.
The Rewards! The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has named us one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for seven consecutive years! We’re proud to offer: Competitive wages Comprehensive benefits package to include: Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) after 60-day introductory period Paid Holidays & Paid Birthday Leave Employee celebrations Professional recognition And more! Scheduling & Travel Must be able to work on a flexible schedule that at times may include early or late and regular weekend hours.
Must be available on Saturdays.
Work on every Saturday is not required.
Certain positions in the Financial Services Sector (including Forcht Bank) are considered critical and/or essential to the infrastructure.
Individuals occupying these positions, must be able to report to work as directed in the event of inclement weather, declared states of emergency, and/or pandemic conditions, under the discretion of Forcht Bank leadership.
Must be able to attend new hire training and orientation in Lexington, KY or Somerset, KY Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for a one-to-two-week period.
Ability to travel to other locations as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
Develop and maintains customer relationships by calling on prospective customers, identifying prospects, establishing suitable methods of contact and determining appropriate products and/or services.
Perform day to day operations at a level that helps to achieve satisfactory scores on branch audits.
Refer opportunities to ancillary lines of business.
Assist customers with financial transactions.
Cash checks within proper authorization levels and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds.
Receive checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips.
Record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
Place holds on accounts.
Assist customers with questions, concerns, and explanations or demonstrations of bank products or services offered.
Recognize and pursue opportunities to cross-sell products and services based upon the customer’s needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide excellent customer service while exhibiting dedication to Forcht Bank’s mission, vision, and values.
Ability to promote and cross sell bank products and meet referral goals.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and banking information systems that are applicable to the area of assignment.
Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with customers.
Ability to work with a team and members of other departments.
Ability to work with little direct supervision in carrying out the tasks and responsibilities assigned.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive documents or other confidential information.
Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.
g.
, patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar including the ability to comprehend written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Ability to manage time and be efficient and effective in the completion of assignments.
Knowledge of arithmetic and their applications specific to the position.
Physical Demands and Abilities The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manual dexterity which provides the ability to handle and count both coins and paper currency.
Will regularly be required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will be able to understand.
Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to the specific role or set of rules (e.
g.
, patterns of numbers, letters, pictures, mathematical operations).
Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity through use of typing on a keyboard, sorting through paperwork, reaching and grabbing objects.
Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to operate standard business equipment such as a fax, computer, printer, copier, etc.
Ability to look at a computer screen for several hours.
Ability to travel to other locations as needed.
Must be able to work on a flexible schedule that at times may include early or late working hours or weekend hours.
Other Requirements May be required to attend activities outside the bank to stay abreast of new developments, best practices, civic activities, and statutory and regulatory changes.
Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, all employees must remain drug free and alcohol free when reporting to work and while engaged in any work related activities.
Must comply with all Bank Secrecy Act rules, regulations and requirements.
Note This document and the statements contained within it are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.
EOE We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and as such, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value diversity and believe employment, training, and promotional opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to race, color, gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, status as a transgender individual, and sexual orientation), sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status or membership in the armed services, or any other consideration that is protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.
Experience Required 1 year(s): Prior work experience in a field that requires face-to-face customer service skills and money handling responsibilities.
Preferred 1 year(s): An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a similar field may be considered in lieu of the required experience.
Education Required High School or better