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Cashier
Takoma Park, MarylandJob Title: Cashier
Department: Accounting
Reports to: Controller & Staff Accountant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $19.20/hr. to $22.77/hr
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY
The Cashier is responsible for all cash and non-cash activities at the cashier’s station on a daily basis. The cashier receives payments in the form of cash, checks, credit cards and wire transfers and is responsible to receipt those in the cashier’s system and to the correct General Ledger accounts. The cashier will also handle all types of refunds to students, parents and staff. The cashier will maintain all records related to the daily cashier’s activity at the cashier’s office and reconcile at the end of the day to the cashiering system. Must maintain all necessary and supporting documents, files, posting reports etc. The cashier is also responsible to prepare bank deposits which includes cash and checks. The cashier serves as petty cash custodian. Prepare required cash reports for the Controller every Friday.
Required Qualifications
Must have knowledge and understanding of accounting and bookkeeping methods and procedures. Ability to pay attention to details and accuracy. Able to multiple tasks. Be proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel a must.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Education and/or Experience:
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
I acknowledge and understand all the duties referenced above. I also understand that I will be assigned other duties at the University’s discretion. I am able to perform all the essential and non-essential job functions for this position with reasonable accommodation. If I need reasonable accommodation, I will immediately notify my supervisor and Human Resources.
BENEFITS:
The full fringe benefit plan includes but is not limited to:
Title VII Exception Notice:
Washington Adventist University is committed to equal employment opportunities, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, age, race, color, or national origin. The University reserves constitutional and statutory rights as a religious institution and employer to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and claims specific exemption from Title IX provisions as set forth in 34 CRF (and subsections), insofar as they conflict with the Seventh-day Adventist teaching and practices.
Department: Accounting
Reports to: Controller & Staff Accountant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $19.20/hr. to $22.77/hr
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY
The Cashier is responsible for all cash and non-cash activities at the cashier’s station on a daily basis. The cashier receives payments in the form of cash, checks, credit cards and wire transfers and is responsible to receipt those in the cashier’s system and to the correct General Ledger accounts. The cashier will also handle all types of refunds to students, parents and staff. The cashier will maintain all records related to the daily cashier’s activity at the cashier’s office and reconcile at the end of the day to the cashiering system. Must maintain all necessary and supporting documents, files, posting reports etc. The cashier is also responsible to prepare bank deposits which includes cash and checks. The cashier serves as petty cash custodian. Prepare required cash reports for the Controller every Friday.
Required Qualifications
Must have knowledge and understanding of accounting and bookkeeping methods and procedures. Ability to pay attention to details and accuracy. Able to multiple tasks. Be proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel a must.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives and receipts cash and other forms of payments daily and accurately posted to the correct accounts.
- Prepares daily reconciliation of cash receipts.
- Balances daily cash and non-cash transactions to the reconciliation reports
- Processes daily remote check deposits and deposit it to the bank
- Avoid cash shortages or cash over
- Reconciles daily cash transactions to cashiering system
- Prepares daily deposits for verification and approval before it’s deposit in the bank
- Assists students and/or parents with billing inquires
- Accepts delivery of all student checks/disbursements from the financial aid and from the fund-raising department.
- All checks must be deposited the same day when the checks are received.
- Assists the Athletics coach by providing petty cash and keeping records. Make sure coaches return receipts for the petty cash taken.
- Processes and reconciles Attorney’s collection report and the associated spreadsheet
- Provide weekly report petty cash balance in the safe.
- Answer and retrieving phone messages daily.
- Aids in the collection of student accounts receivables both current and old accounts
- Assist all students, staff and faculty across the University with questions related to payments and collections
- Evaluate operational processes in the cashier’s office for efficiency and desired outcome and recommends changes as necessary to improve flow and accuracy.
- Assists with student registration activities
- Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Train student employee to be a cashier.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma and three to five years of related experience as a cashier.
- A.A. in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred or compensated with experience
Technology Skills:
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Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office Suite, including, Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and Ellucian ERP.
- Ability to learn new software applications.
Language Skills:
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to present before small and large groups.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to deal with variety of office situations.
- Applies logical or scientific methods to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Keen attention to accuracy and to details.
- Demonstrates strong/positive customer service skills under stress.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated initiative and energy.
- Displays self-motivation.
- Must be a team player.
Physical Demands:
- The employee will frequently be called upon and must be able to work long hours under stressful conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
- The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
I acknowledge and understand all the duties referenced above. I also understand that I will be assigned other duties at the University’s discretion. I am able to perform all the essential and non-essential job functions for this position with reasonable accommodation. If I need reasonable accommodation, I will immediately notify my supervisor and Human Resources.
BENEFITS:
The full fringe benefit plan includes but is not limited to:
- Health care, including vision, dental, and prescription drugs
- Flexible Spending Plans
- Competitive 403B plan
- Individualized retirement planning sessions
- Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
- Life insurance including supplemental and accidental death and dismemberment policies
- Long Term Disability
- Legal Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Wellness programs
- Professional Development
Title VII Exception Notice:
Washington Adventist University is committed to equal employment opportunities, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, age, race, color, or national origin. The University reserves constitutional and statutory rights as a religious institution and employer to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and claims specific exemption from Title IX provisions as set forth in 34 CRF (and subsections), insofar as they conflict with the Seventh-day Adventist teaching and practices.