Cashier PT

East Central College • Williamsville, IL

6d • $23

About The Position

The work involves the receiving and recording of cash and check payments. The incumbent prepares and gives out receipts, makes change, and maintains various cash receipt journals. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking employee with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of temporary cashiers, assistant cashiers, and/or clerical employees. Does related work as required.

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
• Good knowledge of modern methods of maintaining and checking financial receipt and disbursement control records
• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment
• Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English
• Working knowledge of single and double entry bookkeeping
• Ability to receive, account for, and prepare reports on large scale financial transactions
• Ability to make difficult arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately
• Ability to meet the public and to get along well with others
• A high degree of accuracy
• Industrious and dependable
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of general office experience, at least one (1) year of which must have involved the handling of cash and maintaining financial records; Or
• Five (5) years of general office experience, at least one (1) year of which must have involved the handling of cash and maintaining financial records; Or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Responsibilities

• Receives cash and check payments tendered in person by individuals and by mail
• Makes up and gives out receipts; makes change
• Posts payment to cash received journals
• Prepares and lists deposits, endorses checks for deposit
• Balances amounts received against cash, journal entries, and receipt copies
• Verifies correctness of remittance against accounts receivable ledgers and by comparison
• Compiles periodic reports of receipts
• Receives, disburses, and keeps records of a Petty Cash Fund
• Examines any papers accompanying remittance to verify amounts before acknowledging receipt

Benefits

• Excellent health and benefits packages are comparable to offerings through similar county and New York State positions.
• Employees can take advantage of the College’s expansive Health & Wellness initiatives
• Tuition-free college courses are available for both employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees