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The teller is the worker most people associate with their bank. Among the responsibilities of tellers are:
- cashing checks
- accepting deposits
- accepting loan payments
- processing withdrawals
Tellers make up approximately one-fourth of bank employees and conduct most of a bank’s routine transactions. Tellers disburse cash during their shift and are responsible for its safe and accurate handling. Tellers also may process numerous mail transactions, sell savings bonds, accept payment for customers’ utility bills and charge cards, process necessary paperwork for certificates of deposit and sell travelers’ checks.
Being a teller requires a great deal of attention to detail.
How long does it take?
Tellers are required to have at least a high school diploma and some college coursework is helpful. Once hired, tellers usually receive on-the-job training. Amarillo College can help you gain valuable skills in less than two years.
How much will you earn?
Salaries of tellers vary with experience, region of the country, size of city and type and size of establishment. In 2006, median annual earnings of tellers were $22,000.
Where can you work?
All banks and credit unions hire tellers. Some tellers also work for utility companies.
AC can help you get there!
