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Teller - Bilingual

Midland States Bank · Belvidere, IL · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you translated or helped someone communicate across languages.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience being a bridge for customers, which is the reason for this role.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake handling money. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes and report them right away.

Why do you want to work at a bank?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the trust and responsibility involved in handling customers' money.

What would you do

A Spanish-speaking customer is confused about a fee on their account. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain banking terms clearly in both languages and resolve the issue.

What do you do if your drawer doesn't balance at the end of your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they report the difference honestly and follow procedure to find it.

How do you mention a bank product to a customer without seeming pushy?

What they are checking: Whether they can cross-sell naturally based on customer needs.

What would you do if a customer got angry about a hold on their deposit?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain policy calmly and look for options within the rules.

About the work

How do you make sure you count cash accurately when the line is long?

What they are checking: Whether they keep accuracy first, even when customers are waiting.

How would you spot a counterfeit bill or a suspicious check?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic fraud checks and when to involve a supervisor.

How do you keep personal information private when helping customers at the counter?

What they are checking: Whether they protect customer privacy in a busy public space.

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The full job description

As published by Midland States Bank.

At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Teller - Bilingual Starting Pay: $18.00/hr Position Summary The Teller - Bilingual position is responsible for providing exceptional customer experiences to our diverse clientele. This role provides customer service, processing both business and individual banking transactions; manages a cash drawer, cross-sells bank services. Responsible for comprehensive, prompt and efficient customer transactions. Trial balances cash drawer throughout the day. Balances and rolls the drawer for the day at close of shift, comparing the balance to the system balance. Reports any discrepancies to the supervisor as necessary. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required to assist our multilingual customers effectively. Primary Accountabilities • Institutional knowledge of banking. • Receive cash and checks for deposit, verifying amounts, looking at endorsements and reviewing checks for possible fraud including holds • Examines cash carefully to guard against counterfeit bills. • Cashes checks for customers in accordance with bank policy. Enters transactions into computer system and issues receipts. • Assists customers with transactions and ATM operations. • Provides accurate customer service to include balancing cash drawer throughout the day to reduce and eliminate teller differences. • Understanding basic knowledge of deposit and lending products & services. • Able to identify correct product types through needs-based questioning allowing them to build and deepen customer relationships. • Consistently demonstrates knowledge of bank products and services through referring products and services to corresponding business partners, assist customers on electronic services and entering opportunities into the customer information software. • Serves as relief and /or backup teller in other locations of Midland States Bank. • Timely completion of all assigned learning activities. • Actively participate in weekly huddles and one on one coaching sessions. • Demonstrates and models Midland States Bank core values that support the bank’s culture. • Participate in bank sponsored community activities. · Effectively communicate with customers in both English and Spanish, ensuring clear and accurate responses. · Translate and interpret documents and message as needed. • The role requires occasional travel for training and team meetings, and willingness to travel periodically, to locations within market as needed. • May require work in a Midland office to ensure collaboration and support of internal and external customers. • Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). • Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications Education/Experience: • Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma. · Demonstrated proficiency in both English and Spanish is required. Ability to: • Stand for extended periods of time. • Ability to lift and transport coin and currency bags as required (bags may weigh between 25lbs and 50lbs). Competencies: • Business insight • Cultivates innovation • Drives results • Makes sound decisions • Being a brand champion • Collaborates • Communicates effectively • Customer focus • Being Authentic • Emotional Intelligence • Self development Being flexible and adaptable At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at HR@midlandsb.com . Midland States Bank may use automated tools and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to assist with recruiting, screening, and hiring decisions. In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1, 2026), these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and job-related, and must not be used in a way that discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT

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