Cash Accounting Specialist - Sheriffs Office

Cash Accounting Specialist - Sheriff's Office

Join Salt Lake County as a Cash Accounting Specialist in the Sheriffs Office.

$35,592.00 – $53,390.00 DOE plus $1.00 per hour worked in environmental pay.

Maintains prisoner funds trust banking accounts and accounts for all prisoner funds transactions in the accounting system including deposits, billing, invoicing, and collection of accounts receivable.

• One (1) year of office support or clerical experience, of which six (6) months must have been in a bank teller, cash handling, or cashiering capacity.

• Must pass required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back program in accordance with County policy.

• Collects and records all prisoner funds transactions in the accounting system; performs duties in both the jail lobby and processing locations.
• Reconciles cash drawer daily.
• Collects bail and posts to prisoners’ accounts.
• Charges prisoner accounts for services provided.
• Confirms correct routing of fines.
• Audits previous day payment transactions.
• Communicates and interacts with prisoners to address prisoner funds issues.
• Performs other reporting, data tracking, and office duties.

• Computer software and programs related to job-specific duties.
• Standard cash handling, accounts receivables, and general ledger registers.

• Apply accounting and cash handling procedures consistently.
• Review work for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate instructions clearly to prisoners and the public.
• Use basic math to make accurate calculations.
• Accurately count money.
• Adapt and interpret written guidelines and SOPs to a variety of situations.
• Maintain good working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.
• Recognize when co‑workers may need assistance at the counter.
• Use County and State proprietary software programs.
• Prioritize work.

Constant contact with the public in stressful situations in a jail environment; most physical work is sitting, keyboarding at a computer. 24‑hour operation requires shift work, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Work is performed at the front counter and intake area of a Correctional facility providing services to persons who may be in emotional distress or subject to arrest for outstanding warrants.

Entry level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance;
Industry: Accounting