Cashier
Job Description
Department: Financial Management Department
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
- Collect fees or payments from students and clients.
- Prepare appropriate documentation to record transactions.
- Receive and receipt a variety of payments and other cash and cash-related transactions.
- Prepare cash receipts for bank deposit.
- Prepare daily cash reports and balances the cash drawer.
- Reconcile cash, check, and credit card receipts daily, and investigate and resolve any out-of-balance problems.
- Assist individuals in the accurate application of their transactions, and when necessary, research records on electronic and other available files to provide information regarding financial status.
- Provide information to students and parents regarding rules, policies, and procedures related to cash and cash-related transactions.
- Direct students to proper offices, as appropriate, to seek resolution of problems beyond the information available to the cashier.
- Maintain confidentiality of university and student’s records.
- Project currency and coin requirements and reorders as necessary.
- May answer telephones, set up accounts, post invoices, prepare routine billings, and file cashiering documents.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION:·
Reports to: Financial Manager.·
Subordinates: N/A
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, with at least 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Ability to calculate numbers, correct entries, and post to records.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by the customer.
Account balancing skills.
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications.
Reports to: Financial Manager.·
Subordinates: N/A
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, with at least 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Ability to calculate numbers, correct entries, and post to records.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by the customer.
Account balancing skills.
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications.