P/T Cashier

The City of Coral Gables•City of Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Cashier performs cash handling, general clerical, and accounting-related work, including completing transactions accurately and rapidly, receiving payments from the public, and carrying out related accounting functions. Work follows Department policies and procedures. Accuracy is checked by comparing receipts with system reports and other controls. The role receives payments in person, by phone, and online; processes deposits; maintains cashiering and accounts-receivable records; and balances and reconciles cash and payment records. It also involves assisting customers and other departments, explaining charges, researching information, and performing general clerical and accounting duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum two years of related experience.
Valid Florida driver's license.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Receive payments in person, over the phone, and online, and make deposits.
Enter data into the cashiering system; prepare deposit slips and daily work files.
Review and verify documents for credit card transactions.
Operate a cash register; calculate charges; issue receipts and change; and receive cash, negotiable instruments, and credit card payments for bills and fees.
Post and maintain journals, ledgers, and other record books.
Enter data into a computer and run reports to summarize, track, verify, reconcile, and balance data.
Maintain and update computer files for accounts receivable, cashiering, business tax receipts, and miscellaneous receipts.
Research and compile data and calculate figures.
Communicate with other departments and the general public; answer questions, research information, provide assistance, and respond to complaints and customer problems.
Perform clerical duties, including preparing records for scanning, maintaining files, typing, and operating office equipment.
Explain billings and charges to customers.
Balance cash on hand, negotiable instruments, and credit card receipts against system reports and register tapes; check balances and reconcile simple cash statements.
Prepare and mail collection letters related to returned checks and maintain and update the returned-check log.
Prepare bank deposits for the Finance Department.
Monitor and order supplies such as deposit slips, money bags, and deposit stamps.
Perform other related tasks as required.