Cashier 2

Full Job Description

Handles a large volume of routine and complex transactions in receiving and accounting for cash and negotiable instruments.

Department: Finance
Salary: $48,127 per year.
Posting Type: Contractual Right Announcement/Bid
Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

Requirements

General Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below),or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

Qualifying Requirements:
Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in accounting, bookkeeping, large volume cash handling (e.g., bank teller) or posting and maintaining financial records. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis).
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.
• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.

Qualifications

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will receive a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates receiving job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) before the date of hire.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: None required for this position.

Additional Information

• Handles a large volume of routine and complex transaction involving, receiving, counting, balancing, reporting, and accounting for cash and negotiable instruments.
• Directs and verifies the work of lower-level Cashiers.
• Provides training and/or technical assistance.
• Settles register and/or accounts daily, posts settlements daily on appropriate forms, and processes deposit confirmation from banking institutions.
• Prepares bank deposits and transports to bank.
• Interacts extensively with the public and provides information regarding rules and regulations, which govern cash transactions, citation appeal process, time deadlines, payment procedures, ticketing and licensing procedures.
• Ensures security of all cash and negotiable instruments received.
• Operates business machines (e.g., cash register, check endorser, validating machine, adding machine, computer terminals, PC and peripheral equipment, calculator, typewriter, copier, fax, etc.) and departmental-specific software.
• Processes and distributes receipted bills, licenses, etc.
• Maintains records and prepares accurate reports.
• Answers the telephone.
• May work evenings.
• Performs activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

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