Cashier/Receptionist

State of Georgia; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia is seeking a Cashier to handle basic cashier duties and provide outstanding customer service at the college. This full-time role involves cash management, customer interaction, and essential clerical functions, ensuring a smooth operational process at the financial office.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of work-related experience required.
• Proficiency in cash handling and communication skills essential.
• Experience in a post-secondary environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and recording cash and credit card receipts.
• Provide students information regarding payment plans.
• Participate in the Strategic Planning process.

Skills

Cash handling

Effective Communication

Managing multiple priorities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Banner

Job description

Job Summary

The Cashier is responsible for performing basic cashier duties and providing general customer service at the college.

Essential Functions

· Responsible for receiving, controlling, and recording cash, check and credit card receipts for the Business Office and entering into Banner

· Prepares bank deposits

· Maintains and distributes petty cash funds

· Close and balance sessions weekly

(70%)

· Provide students information regarding balances owed or collections information as well as payment plan options (Nelnet)

(15%)

· Participates in the Strategic Planning process for the college/department and helps implement the plan

(5%)

· Serves as the first point of contact in the office for assigned days/times by sitting at the front desk to assist walk-ins and provide general customer service and basic admissions information. Does not enter any admission information.

(5%)

· Other duties as assigned.

(5%)

Competencies

· Cash handling/previous cashier experience

· Proficiency in using Banner, BDM or other scanning software

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

· Effective Communication, verbal and written and ability to provide effective guidance and communication both face to face and virtually using teleconferencing or communication platforms.

· Understanding of FERPA restrictions and proper guidance and assistance within compliance of privacy acts and restrictions

· Skill in managing multiple priorities

· Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment

Minimum Qualification

· High school diploma or GED *and* six months work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

· One-year experience performing clerical tasks which provided some training in accounting clerical areas

· Completion of a Certificate or Diploma in Accounting

· Cashier or accounting experience

· Experience in a post-secondary environment

· Banner experience a plus

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, mainly located on a specific campus. Days and hours of work are typically set and specific and generally established between Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 6:30 pm and Friday, 8 am until 12 pm (for 40 hours max). This position may occasionally require weekend work.

Travel

Travel to other campus locations is occasionally required, as needed. Overnight travel is not required except in rare instances of external professional development conferences, travel, or meetings

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

High school diploma or GED *and* Six (6) months work-related experience. Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: FIN04ZB
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $33,279.96
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jun 17, 2025