Cashier

POSITION TITLE                             Cashier

 QUALIFICATIONS

• A  bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• At least three years of experience cashiering, processing payments, or related skills
• Working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, & Outlook)
• Experience in higher education institution working with students, collections, registration processes, and financial aid disbursements
• Experience with computerized accounts receivable sub-system, Jenzabar and experience using a 10 key calculator
• Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures
• Ability to calculate numbers, correct entries, and post to records
• Ability to use a 10 key calculator
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
• Knowledge of State and Federal policies as related to cashiering operations
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies and /or procedures in a manner easily understood by the customer
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Provide College wide cash collections and maintenance of established fiscal controls as they relate to the Cahier’s Office

·         Process, receive, and record cash transactions

·         Process third party contract payments and other miscellaneous transactions

·         Provide daily window service to students, faculty, and staff within the designated hours (i.e., receiving payments, writing receipts, and cashing checks)

·         Record funds from each source on a cash count sheet

·         Perform daily cash reconciliations and prepares cash for deposit

·         Monitor the money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and there is adequate change

·         Maintain a system of cash records posting funds from each cash source on a cash count sheet

·         Post in detail register totals, receipts, shortage, overage, and refunds

·         Aid accounting personnel in cash receipt operation, and prepare daily reports on shortages, overages, and errors

·         Prepare bank deposits and check balances for various accounts

·         Process accounts receivable transactions for various accounts

·         Balance, reconcile, and reimburse various accounts

·         Record and collect all returned checks

·         Handle, disburse, and account for petty cash vouchers, and prepare a monthly report to charge the various accounts

·         Assist Financial Aid Staff and Accounts Receivable Clerk in sending for students to sign financial aid checks

·         Notify students of parking tickets that must be paid

·         Distribute W-2 forms to students

·         Answer questions and provide information on procedures and/or policies as deemed necessary

·         Approve cash and process checks

·         Assures that adequate security procedures and established internal controls are followed.

·         Answers the main cashiering phone line and drafts correspondence in response to problem resolution

·         Provides back-up to the Student Accounts Receivable Clerk

·         Performs other duties as assigned

APPLICATION PROCESS

A letter of interest; resume; transcript(s); and the names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) professional references are required for applicants to be considered. Screening of qualified applicants will continue until the position is filled. Electronic submissions are encouraged; please forward your application materials to dsingleton@jarvis.edu, or a completed application packet can be submitted to: 

Dr. Daphene O. Singleton, HR Director, Jarvis Christian College, P.O. Box 1470, Hwy. 80 E, PR 7631, Hawkins, Texas 75765

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Jarvis Christian College is committed to diversity in our faculty, staff, and student body.

Work location: Hawkins, TX