Vault Cashier

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel•Towaoc, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vault Cashier is responsible for the secure handling, reconciliation, and distribution of large volumes of casino funds in a highly regulated, restricted-access environment. The role safeguards casino assets by performing vault operations accurately and with integrity, following internal controls and gaming regulations. The position requires procedural discipline and the ability to work under dual control and heightened accountability while supporting uninterrupted gaming operations. The Vault Cashier receives, counts, verifies, and stores currency, coin, and gaming instruments; prepares and distributes cash drawers, banks, and replenishment funds; reconciles vault inventories; documents transactions; monitors cash flow; and coordinates secure fund movements with other departments. The role also maintains audit-ready records, reports discrepancies, follows applicable gaming and anti-money-laundering requirements, and maintains confidentiality and professionalism in surveillance-controlled areas.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Ute Mountain Ute Gaming Commission Support License.
Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and early or late shifts as required by operations.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure environments.
Ability to handle sensitive financial information with strict confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to procedural compliance.
Knowledge of basic cash-handling principles and financial accuracy standards.
Skill in counting, verifying, and reconciling currency and gaming instruments.
Ability to learn and adhere to gaming regulations, internal controls, and AML requirements.
Ability to operate transaction systems and maintain clear, audit-ready documentation.
Ability to communicate clearly with guests, supervisors, and team members.
Ability to maintain focus and accuracy during repetitive, high-volume transaction processing.
Ability to operate effectively in restricted-access, dual-control vault operations with heightened accountability.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous cash-handling, banking, accounting, or customer service experience preferred.
Experience in gaming, financial institutions, or other regulated cash-handling environments is a plus.
Entry-level candidates with strong aptitude and reliability will be considered.

Responsibilities

Receive, count, verify, and store large volumes of currency, coin, and gaming instruments in the casino vault.
Process vault transactions accurately and securely in accordance with internal controls and gaming regulations.
Perform vault activities under dual custody and strict segregation of duties, following security protocols to protect assets.
Prepare and issue cash drawers, banks, and replenishment funds to Cage Cashiers, Imprest Cashiers, and other authorized departments.
Ensure timely and accurate distribution and receipt of funds to support casino operations.
Reconcile incoming and outgoing funds and balance vault inventories daily.
Investigate and immediately report discrepancies according to established escalation procedures.
Record vault transactions in approved financial and cage systems, maintaining complete, legible, audit-ready documentation.
Maintain compliance with applicable gaming regulations, internal controls, and AML requirements, and support audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.
Monitor vault balances and cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for gaming operations.
Communicate funding needs or unusual trends to the Vault Shift Supervisor or Cage Management.
Coordinate with the Count Team, Finance & Accounting, and Security regarding cash movement, deposits, and secure fund handling.
Follow SOPs, internal controls, and regulatory standards, and remain current on procedural updates, system changes, and required training.
Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in secure, surveillance-controlled areas.
Communicate professionally with guests, supervisors, and team members.