Cashier ; Temporary

Position: Cashier I (Full-Time Temporary)
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Transcripts
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Foreign transcripts
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Job Description

Department: Student Accounts & Sponsored Programs

General Statement of Job

The Cashier is responsible for receiving money for payments, assisting students and employees concerning status of their accounts, and participates in the registration process. Analyzes and processes credit card refunds, assists with IRS 1098-T process, prepares and updates procedures, reconciles daily work, balances out cashiers, and trains new cashiers. Researches, analyzes and adjusts accounts when necessary.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Processes payments for student accounts.
• Balances daily work each day.
• Answers questions for students and employees from other departments.
• Posts electronic deposits, applies payments to student accounts, and clears all holds.
• Makes collection calls for withdrawals, installments, and before account is placed on collection status.
• Assists collector with the write-off process.
• Reviews returned check mail list and places phone calls to students.
• Assists with unclaimed refund research and assists with phone calls.
• Reviews and processes stale dated checks, stop payments, replacements and void checks.
• Processes links to student accounts as requested by the Continuing, Professional and Workforce Education department.
• Reviews credit card reports and processes refunds accordingly.
• Prepares returned check files, posts NSF's and places holds on accounts.
• Assists with IRS 1098-T process.
• Audits change funds at all campuses.
• Analyzes and adjusts accounts, as needed.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

1. To qualify, one of the following must be met:

• College Certificate;
  Associate's degree preferred
• A minimum of 30 earned college hours

2. At least one (1) year of teller or cashiering experience, preferred.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Ability to interpret computerized reports.
• Good data entry skills.
• Ability to use general office equipment.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Security Sensitive position:
  All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
• In addition, subject to a federal background check.
• Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance.

Physical Requirements

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