Cashier 50%, 12 months

Antelope Valley College; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, CA, is seeking a part-time Cashier (50%) for a 12-month appointment. The role handles student payments, balances accounts and supports financial operations.

You will process cash, checks, and cards, provide information to students, and assist in maintaining records and procedures under the Manager, Fiscal Services. May work at Palmdale site to cover absences/vacations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with two years of clerical accounting experience, including cashiering.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping, cash handling and data entry practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform high volume cashiering for student payments by cash, check and card.
• Balance reports and post monies to district accounts.
• Access student records, enter data, and clear holds on transcripts.
• Distribute financial aid checks, bills and parking passes.
• Provide information in person and by phone to students and staff.
• Train and direct hourly cashiers and assist with procedures.

Skills

Cash handling

Data entry

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Balancing cash

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Antelope Valley College

Cashier 50%, 12 months

Salary: $1,887.72 Monthly

Deadline: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Manager, Fiscal Services, receive, classify, total, balance, receipt and post monies to the appropriate district accounts, interact with students regarding fees and perform a variety of clerical and related duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Perform high volume cashiering and other duties associated with student payments of cash, checks, and credit cards and prepare balancing reports as required. E
• Access student records using a computer terminal; receive monies and enter appropriate data; clear holds on student transcripts. E
• Perform audit and reconciliation of discrepancies in student accounts. E
• Distribute or mail financial aid checks, bills and parking passes. E
• Provide information and assistance in person and on the telephone. E
• File records and documents related to work performed. E
• Assist other personnel in the preparation and maintenance of procedures. E
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to temporary hourly cashiers as needed. E
• Maintain a variety of files, records and calendars related to assigned activities; maintain office supplies inventory; type a variety of forms and records and perform general clerical duties as needed. E
• Communicate effectively in person and on the phone to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons contacted in the course

'MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of responsible clerical accounting experience including at least one year of cashiering experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic bookkeeping methods and practices.
• Rules, regulations and policies governing the safe handling of cash.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

ABILITY TO:

• Handle all information following District privacy and confidentiality policies.
• Demonstrate currency of knowledge with computers and other forms of technology utilized in providing high quality services.
• Manage time effectively and handle workload in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Apply knowledge of modern office machines and equipment including adding machine, fax and copy machine and computer.
• Type with speed and accuracy, make quick and accurate mathematical calculations, verify, balance and adjust student accounts.
• Utilize a variety of computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and other business-related software, specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Advise and interact effectively with students and staff.

OTHER INFORMATION

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.
• May train and direct hourly cashiers.
• May work in Palmdale site to cover absences/vacations.

CONTACTS:

Students, other departmental personnel, and the general public.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment.
• Constant interruptions and frequent interaction with students, staff and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Light lifting of materials.
• Reaching to file and retrieve records.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and cash register.