Teller

Job Title: Teller
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Job Duration: 2 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Monday - Friday, 9am to 2pm
Payrate: $20.00 - $21.82/ hr on w2

Cash handling and customer service experience is a must have.

Job Summary:

• Under supervision, this position is responsible for providing effective service to Credit Union members by acquiring and retaining the knowledge required to process all transactions in an accurate, timely and courteous manner; setting up checking accounts; and for assisting with collection activities on delinquent accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a variety of services (e.g., cash and check transactions, membership enrollments and changes, traveler’s checks, stop payments, IRA’s, etc.) to Credit Union members in an effective manner.
• Assist with collection activities by reviewing delinquent accounts, contacting members when necessary.
• When appropriate, recommend delinquent accounts be turned over to collection agencies.
• Perform all duties related to checking accounts, i.e., setting up accounts, ordering checks, assisting members with inquiries regarding checking account activities.
• Carry out activities necessary to conduct business each day (e.g., cash on hand, signature plate placement, cash on hand transaction verification and balancing, error identification and correction, etc).
• Prepare bank deposit at close of day.
• Screen, verify and process all types of loan applications (e.g., auto, personal Client, etc). Set up terminated employees for direct payment of loans.
• Check loan register daily to be sure loans have been set up correctly (e.g., payment date, payment amount, loan amount, etc.).
• Run credit checks.
• Compare these to loan applications, ensuring all information is reported.
• Refer all loans to the appropriate person for continued processing.
• Notify members of declined loans.
• Perform various Credit Union clerical activities (e.g., preparation of bill payments; ordering supplies; typing letters; etc.).
• Respond to internal and external inquiries concerning Credit Union matters (loan information, account information, verification, etc.).
• Maintain all files examined annually by the Federal Examiner and Supervisory Committee.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc.
• Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
• Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.

Requires Qualifications:

• Experience in a banking environment, and/or Credit Union.
• Clear and concise interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes.
• Detail oriented.
• High level of confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten-key/calculator experience.
• Referral preference given to applicants able to take and meet testing criteria.