Cashier Government Job Dept-Department of Tax and Collections Full Time

Under general supervision, to receive, disburse, and account for large sums of money, often directly with customers of County services.

Note: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the online written examination tentatively scheduled for the week of April 3, 2023.

• Receives deposits of cash, checks, warrants, and negotiable instruments;
   
• Verifies amounts and issues or mails receipts;
   
• Verifies documents and payment against computer data;
   
• Researches to locate debtor or record;
   
• Checks and verifies the validity and negotiability of instruments received;
   
• Cashes County warrants;
   
• Counts monies received and records daily receipts and disbursements;
   
• Receives and accounts for tax payments;
   
• Prepares cash and warrants for deposit;
   
• Balances daily transactions;
   
• Types a variety of forms, documents and correspondence;
   
• Prepare log sheet of transactions;
   
• Files accounting records and reports;
   
• Sorts and processes payments received by mail or phone;
   
• Performs related work as required.

Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are normally acquired through training and experience equivalent to possession of a high school diploma and one (1) year of work experience in a cashiering function that includes financial reconciliation and balancing.

Knowledge of:

• Negotiable instruments such as checks and bonds;
   
• Proper endorsement of negotiable instruments;
   
• Financial posting and balancing procedures;
   
• Basic office procedures and practices, including filing systems, financial record keeping, operation of standard office machines, 10 key, calculators, and computers;
   
• Customer service principles, including the handling of irate and distressed people.

Ability to:
 

• Handle cash rapidly and accurately;
   
• Make rapid and accurate arithmetic computations;
   
• Keep simple account records;
   
• Use a cash register and/or keyboard with moderate speed and a high level of accuracy;
   
• Communicate effectively and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.