Cashier Finance Unit OJR Civil

City of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cashier, where you will play a vital role in managing cash transactions for the court. This position involves handling payments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring efficient operations at the payment window. Ideal candidates will possess strong arithmetic skills and the ability to work effectively with the public. Enjoy a full-time, on-site role with comprehensive benefits, including free public transportation and generous parental leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to your community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free public transportation

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness program discounts

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings options

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Tuition discounts and scholarships

Qualifications

• Experience in receiving or disbursing cash and accounting for transactions.
• Ability to learn and apply rules for cash transactions.

Responsibilities

• Staff the receiving window for cash, check, or credit card payments.
• Maintain daily ledgers and balance receipts.

Skills

CPCMS operating system

Office procedures and methods

Business arithmetic

Cash transaction handling

Personal computer operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in cash handling

Tools

Validating machines

Personal computers

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

This is public contact work performing a significant volume of over-the-counter transactions in the receipt and recording of cash, checks and other negotiable instruments on payment of filing costs, fines and fees. The cashier is held accountable for his or her shortages and overages and is responsible for repayment of any monetary shortages that are incurred by him/her. Related clerical duties may be performed in an ancillary capacity. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative supervisor. Assignments are limited in nature and are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines. The employee is responsible for the efficient operation of a payment window in the Office of Judicial Records.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Essential Functions

** The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.**

• Staffs a receiving window used by the general public to make cash, check or credit card payments to the court for fines, filing charges, and/or fees, counts cash payments and verifies correct information on checks.
• Compares payment to amount owed.
• Validates fee bill on validating machine.
• Separates fee bills and issues receipt to payer.
• Makes change as needed.
• Maintains daily ledgers of each transaction.
• Makes daily settlement by reviewing and balancing receipts and receipted bills.
• Posts payments to settlement document.
• Operates personal computer and/or a validating machine.
• Performs related work as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Standard clerical office conditions.
• Direct contact with diverse court clientele.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of CPCMS operating system.
• Knowledge of office procedures, methods and equipment with particular reference to receiving and accounting for cash.
• Business arithmetic.
• Ability to operate personal computers and validating machines.
• Ability to make cash transactions rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to make rapid and accurate arithmetic computations.
• Ability to learn and, within a reasonable time, apply rules and regulations pertaining to a variety of cash transactions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume

Qualifications:
Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One year of experience receiving or disbursing cash and/or negotiable instruments involving large sums and daily accounting of transactions.

OR

1. Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, which also includes a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Satisfactory completion of a six-month employee orientation period.
3. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
4. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
5. Credit history check required.
6. Covid-19 Vaccination is recommended. ****
7. Full-time On-Site position.

Additional Information

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Salary Range: $36,760 - $39,890

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