Bank Teller – Poppy Bank – Carlsbad, CA

Poppy Bank is currently seeking a Bank Teller to join our La Jolla, CA team!

Location: La Jolla, CA

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM- 6 PM

Salary: $22 an hour

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Vision
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• 401K with employer matching
• Flexible Benefit Account

Summary:

The New Accounts/Client Service Representative III ( Bank Teller) is required to be knowledgeable and skilled in the area of opening new consumer and business accounts. Responsible for processing all new account transactions; assisting clients in their selection of various accounts and financial services; actively cross-selling the Bank’s products and services; maintaining and closing of all account types; performing branch clerical duties; promotes business for the Bank by maintaining good client relations and referring clients to appropriate staff and partners for new services.

This position regularly performs routine branch and client service duties; accepts retail and commercial checking and savings deposits; processes loan payments; cashes checks and completes savings withdrawals; assists with night depository duties; fully knowledgeable and skilled in the areas of new accounts, teller, vault, safe deposit and branch operations; assures compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as, all applicable state and federal banking regulations; provide leadership, training and support to less experienced branch employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates needs of potential clients and offers appropriate financial products and services. Promotes and cross-sells Bank products and services. Remains up to date and knowledgeable
• Generates new business to assist in meeting Bank profitability goals.
• Prepares and compiles new client applications and information to open new accounts.
• Maintains knowledge and stays abreast of applicable New Account laws, procedures, proper account titling and required documentation.
• Provides ongoing relationship servicing with current clients to maintain goodwill and gain additional business.
• Responds to client inquiries and requests regarding account.
• Responsible for compliance with all Banking regulations including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act.
• Receives checks and cash for deposit, verifies amount, and examines checks for endorsements.
• Cashes checks and pays out money after verification of signatures and client balances.
• Enters clients’ transactions into computer to record transactions, and issues computer generated receipts.
• Places holds on accounts for uncollected funds.
• Orders daily supply of cash, and counts incoming cash.
• Balances currency, coin, and checks in cash drawer at end of shift and compares totaled amounts with data displayed on computer screen.
• Explains, promotes, or sells products or services such as travelers checks, savings bonds, money orders, and cashier’s checks.
• Removes deposits from, counts and balances cash in night depository.
• Issues official checks, traveler’s checks and savings bond applications.
• Performs safe deposit duties by opening accounts, controlling access, assisting clients and processing affiliated reports.
• May gather data and process various reports (e.g., currency transaction, returned items, overdrafts, callbacks, etc.)
• Maintains files, copies and fax documents, and orders and distributes supplies.
• Provide expedient and courteous service to all clients both in person and on the phone.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years bank teller experience required.
• Minimum of 1-year experience opening new accounts required.
• Banking sales experience preferred.
• Must be proficient using Word, Excel and Outlook applications and banking programs.
• Ability to work scheduled hours, including Saturdays, and maintain regular attendance.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• La Jolla, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your target salary for this job?
• What is the minimum salary you would accept for this job?
• Will you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?
• Tell us more about your experience as it relates to this job?
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Experience:

• bank teller: 3 years (Required)
• Word, Excel and Outlook applications and banking programs: 1 year (Preferred)
• opening consumer and business accounts: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

• One location