$39,540 - $41,600 –Starting Salary Range
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide service to bank customers by conducting appropriate transactions and meeting the needs of customers by referring them to appropriate departments in the bank.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist customers with everyday transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments accurately and efficiently, while complying with all policies, procedures, regulatory and banking requirements
Examine checks deposited and determine proper funds availability based on regulation requirements
Identify fraudulent activity to prevent potential losses to the bank
Accurately follow all cash handling procedures and balance cash drawer daily
Buy and sell currency from the vault as necessary, ensuring that teller drawer cash limits are not exceeded
Answer a variety of basic customer inquiries and maintain a working knowledge of bank products and services
Identify and promote Yakima Federal products and services beneficial to the customers’ needs
Stay current of compliance regulatory issues, through ongoing training, as they pertain to duties
Demonstrate support of corporate values, mission and vision. Perform job duties within these standards
Display mutual respect, trust and dignity, acting in the best interest of the Association. Display solid ethics and integrity at all times.
BASIC QUALIFICIATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent
One to three years of customer service experience
Bilingual English/Spanish
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Proven customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate courteously and professionally
Basic knowledge of applicable bank policies, procedures and support systems
Knowledge of common deposit products and service
Strong mathematical, problem-solving and computer skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well under pressure
High degree of accuracy
Organizational skills
Ability to work as a team member
Experience in the financial services industry preferred
Pay and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Life/AD&D Insurance
Group Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Group Legal Insurance
Voluntary MetLife Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, 40 hours of vacation after 6 months, 80 hours of vacation annually after 1 year of employment (vacation accruals increase depending on years of service), and receive approximately 11 paid holidays per year. Plus, our employees enjoy a set schedule Monday through Friday with NO WEEKEND hours!
Salary range for a Branch Banking Associate is $39,540 - $41,600. “Other Compensation” includes a Semi-Annual Incentive Program payout and employer funded Defined Pension Plan in addition to an employee’s base salary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; talk, hear, and see. Employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without accommodations.
Work environment: Normal office environment; moderate office noise
Yakima Federal Savings & Loan is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 509-248-2634, extension 122 for assistance.
