Cashier 50%

JOB DETAILS

DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Manager, Fiscal Services, receive, classify, total, balance, receipt and post monies to the appropriate district accounts, interact with students regarding fees and perform a variety of clerical and related duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Perform high volume cashiering and other duties associated with student payments of cash, checks, and credit cards and prepare balancing reports as required. E
• Access student records using a computer terminal; receive monies and enter appropriate data; clear holds on student transcripts. E
• Perform audit and reconciliation of discrepancies in student accounts. E
• Distribute or mail financial aid checks, bills and parking passes. E
• Provide information and assistance in person and on the telephone. E
• File records and documents related to work performed. E
• Assist other personnel in the preparation and maintenance of procedures. E
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to temporary hourly cashiers as needed. E
• Maintain a variety of files, records and calendars related to assigned activities; maintain office supplies inventory; type a variety of forms and records and perform general clerical duties as needed. E
• Communicate effectively in person and on the phone to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons contacted in the course

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of responsible clerical accounting experience including at least one year of cashiering experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic bookkeeping methods and practices.
• Rules, regulations and policies governing the safe handling of cash.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

ABILITY TO:

• Handle all information following District privacy and confidentiality policies.
• Demonstrate currency of knowledge with computers and other forms of technology utilized in providing high quality services.
• Manage time effectively and handle workload in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Apply knowledge of modern office machines and equipment including adding machine, Fax and copy machine and computer.
• Type with speed and accuracy, make quick and accurate mathematical calculations, verify, Balance and adjust student accounts.
• Utilize a variety of computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and other Business-related software, specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Advise and interact effectively with students and staff.

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise. May train and direct hourly cashiers.

CONTACTS: Students, other departmental personnel, and the general public.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment.
• Constant interruptions and frequent interaction with students, staff and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Light lifting of materials.
• Reaching to file and retrieve records.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and cash register.

OTHER INFORMATION

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment, subject to interruptions.