Cashier - Treasurer's Office

City Of Statesville; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government administration organization is seeking a Cashier to manage payments and taxpayer inquiries. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and three years of office experience, with a focus on cash handling and excellent communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for entry-level candidates.

Benefits

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Qualifications

• Three years of general office experience with emphasis in cash handling.
• Knowledge of municipal tax procedures preferred.
• Ability to pass a level 2 background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Receives payments and credits to proper accounts.
• Handles taxpayer inquiries regarding property taxes.
• Prepares daily summaries and balances revenues.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Courses in bookkeeping and/or accounting

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Representative Job Duties

• Receives payments from the public and other departments and credits to proper account through a computerized register.
• Prepare daily summaries and file records; balances revenues and prepares daily deposits and monthly transfers.
• Allocates taxes to proper units.
• Handles a heavy volume of taxpayer counter and telephone inquiries regarding property taxes, special assessment information, fiscal years, due dates, and related matters.
• Operate cash register, adding machine, computer, check protector, duplicating and other office and cashiering equipment.
• Perform general office work including answering telephone inquiries, preparing reports and records, and other clerical duties as assigned. Mail letters and tax bills to homeowners as needed.
• Prepare tax bills and special assessments for recording through the cash register.
• Prepare mortgage lists of companies to which tax bills will be mailed.
• Help file, sort, and process mail, process payments by mail and drop box; review and resolve basic payment questions such as routine duplicate payments, overpayments, and underpayments.
• Assist Treasurer with various responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned.

Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and/or accounting.
• Three (3) years of general office experience with emphasis in cash handling, elementary bookkeeping, public service, and word processing; knowledge of municipal tax procedures preferred.
• Problem solving and organizational skills, with the ability to perform high volume, high visibility, and multi-task duties during peak periods accurately and timely; work well under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interpret taxpayer questions and provide understandable responses; proactive, public service attitude and excellent communication skills; work well as part of a team.
• Must successfully complete (or have previously completed) the related skills battery which includes: filing, typing, business math, and the Excel test.
• Ability to pass an extensive level 2 background investigation.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and more!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

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