Cashier II

Human Resource Department Portage County, Ohio; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cashier II to manage tax payments and provide exceptional customer service. This full-time role involves balancing the cashier window, collecting tax payments, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cashiering and bookkeeping, with the ability to handle complex financial procedures. Join a supportive environment where your skills will directly contribute to the community's financial operations. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about public service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of cashier and officer experience required.
• Must be able to secure bonding as per County/State requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for balancing and maintaining the Cashier window.
• Collects and processes tax payments and related paperwork.
• Ensures compliance with County policies and regulations.

Skills

Cashier experience

Bookkeeping principles

Government accounting practices

Basic math principles

Typing and proofreading

Knowledge of office procedures

Ability to follow complex directions

Correspondence composition

Education

2 years cashier experience or equivalent training

Tools

Office equipment

Accounting software

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVES: Responsible for balancing and maintaining Cashier window. Collection Duties: Provide customer service support as chief Contact for tax payments in association with public.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Answer questions from customers pertaining to real estate tax, prepay escrow and mobile homes.
• Collect all tax monies daily.
• Maintain and balance cashier II window.
• Posts work for real estate and mobile homes daily.
• Prepares payment plans for real estate and mobile homes, escrow prepay.
• Collects and processes mail daily.
• Monitor and track paperwork for County Growlink program.
• Monitors DeTac forms.
• Monitors and processes Penalty Remission forms.
• Produces, prepares and mails all escrow prepay coupons to customers.
• Balances and posts over escrow into real estate module at the end of each collection.
• Transfer of mobile home titles.
• Ensuring compliance with County policies and Ohio Revised Code regulations.
• Operating and maintaining office equipment.
• Prepare and execute accounts payable and receivable in the real estate system, mobile home system and current and delinquent.
• Knows all aspects of Treasurer’s Office and performs associated duties for each position.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

Can perform other related job functions as needed.

Job Standards:At least 2 years of cashier and officer experience or must have equivalent combinations of training and experience. Must be able to secure bonding per requirements of County/State of Ohio. Must be able to calculate fractions, decimals and percentages. Valid Drivers License.

Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and budgeting principles.
• Knowledge of government accounting practices and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow complex directions and apply them to accounting principles for financial reporting.
• Knowledge of basic math principles.
• Ability to type, edit and proofread work.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of government processes.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Knowledge of computer and related equipment and software.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Union or Non-Union Non-Union

Classified or Unclassified Classified

Working hours Day Shift

Salary $19.47

Position Cashier II

Close Date

Post Internal Days 0

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Req Number ACC-25-00005

Open Date 4/29/2025

Location Portage County Treasurers Office

EOE Statement Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation with the application and/or interview process, please notify the person from whom you obtained this application. All applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability, veteran/reserve/national guard status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.