Bank Teller
Career Overview
Take cash, checks, debit cards, and other payment forms from customers.
Answer account-related questions for customers.
Prepare specialized types of funds for customers, including savings bonds, traveler’s checks, and money orders.
Place customer orders for checks and bank cards.
Electronically record every transaction during their shift.
Count their cash drawer at the end of their shift and reconcile to the beginning balance.
What It Takes
Bank Tellers require a great deal of people skills as they are usually the first person a customer sees for banking business. Bank tellers cash checks, accept deposits, and process account withdrawals so attention to detail is required.
A Mathematical Mind
Because they count and handle large amounts of money, tellers must be good at arithmetic.
Customer-service
Tellers spend their day interacting with bank customers. They must be friendly, helpful, and patient. They must be able to understand customer needs and explain service options to their customers.
Detail oriented
Tellers must be sure not to make errors when dealing with customers’ money.
Independent
Being independent is important because you my work alone more than with a team.
Career Progression
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