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Commercial Banking - Customer Service Specialist/Bank Teller

CompanyNorthwest Bank
LocationLake Oswego
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 11, 2026
About The Company
Northwest Bank is a privately held community bank dedicated to serving the unique needs of businesses across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. Our experienced bankers provide customized financial solutions paired with exceptional customer service built on relationships, responsiveness, and trust. We believe banking works best as a partnership. That starts with taking the time to understand your business, goals, and long-term vision. From there, we develop tailored solutions designed to support your success — and remain alongside you every step of the way. Trust and financial strength matter when choosing a banking partner. Northwest Bank is recognized as one of the best-capitalized banks in the nation and has earned 5-Star “Superior” ratings from both BauerFinancial® and Bankrate.com’s Safe and Sound® ratings service. Founded in 2008, Northwest Bank serves clients throughout the Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Portland, Seattle, and Salt Lake City metropolitan markets. Northwest Bank: Experienced Bankers. Exceptional Service. Creative Solutions. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender
About the Role

Description

Summary

This position will be fully in person. The Customer Service Specialist’s primary responsibility is to provide superior service and support to the Bank’s commercial and consumer customers and may assist with the application process for auxiliary treasury service products, such as ACH, RDC, MDC, Wire Transfers, Positive Pay (check and ACH), and Bill Pay. Coordination and collaboration with the service team to ensure customer phone calls, emails, and in person request are processed in a timely manner.


Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned duties in accordance with the Bank’s Mission, Vision and Core Values; and provide the Bank’s customers with timely, responsive, and exceptional service in accordance with the Bank’s customer service standards.
  • Knowledge and completion of treasury management application, forms and agreements for customers and internal production team to facilitate depository services for business customers. Work with Commercial Banking Support team to ensure customer is taken care of.
  • Basic understanding of requirements to open a complex to simple business entity deposit account, obtaining required information from customers. May include HOAs, escrow, or other such type of accounts. Complete and accurate CIP, CDD and EDD information is essential.
  • Understanding of requirements to open consumer personal new accounts; ensuring CIP and CDD is complete and accurate.
  • Assist retail online banking customer with troubleshooting, setting up service or unlocking accounts.
  • Assist customers in processing financial transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Scrutinize checks, cash, and customer identification for authenticity to protect the Bank and customers against fraud losses
  • Expanded functions include customer transaction processing to include deposits, withdrawals, stop payments, preparation of official checks, processing service tickets for temp TS increases, and acceptance of loan payments. Ensure risk management and best practices are used in the decision-making process.
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of bank policies and procedures, as well as keeps up to date on changes.
  • Provide timely and responsive customer service.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or minimum 1-year experience customer service relations


Preferred Qualifications

  • Time management, problem solving, and project management skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Knowledge of treasury services products and services
  • Knowledge of deposit policies and procedures
  • Strong computer skills including Windows-based software, word processing and spreadsheet applications, internet usage, email, and bank software
  • Commercial online banking knowledge experience
  • Exceptional customer service experience
  • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills consistent with Bank's customer centric philosophy
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks at an individual level under a variety of conditions and constraints with minimal guidance
Key Skills
Customer ServiceTreasury ManagementBanking OperationsAccount OpeningFraud PreventionFinancial TransactionsTime ManagementProblem SolvingProject ManagementComputer SkillsWindows SoftwareCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsData EntryRisk Management
Categories
Finance & AccountingCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Customer Service Specialist provides superior support to commercial and consumer customers, including assisting with treasury service products and account applications. They also collaborate with the service team to process customer requests and financial transactions while ensuring adherence to bank policies and fraud prevention standards.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$25 - $28
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
183
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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