SENIOR CASHIER

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Cashier to lead a large cashiering group responsible for the receipt and disbursement of cash, valuables, and negotiable instruments. The role requires supervising a major cashiering unit and directing activities and personnel during peak collection periods.

Responsibilities include balancing receipts, preparing reports, maintaining records, and managing funds and safekeeping of checks in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of office clerical experience, two (2) years in cash receipts or disbursements and cash records.

Responsibilities

• Receive collections, balance receipts, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Create daily deposit reports and deposit vouchers.
• Maintain records, funds and valuables via automated processes; supervise staff during peak periods.
• Manage revolving funds, issuing banks, and safekeeping of checks.
• Oversee daily collections transfer and chain of custody.
• Prepare reports on transactions and collections using automated systems.

Skills

Cash handling

Record keeping

Supervisory skills

Cash receipts

Job description

EXAM NUMBER

E1255C

We welcome applications from anyone.

FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Monday, August 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, September 3, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, September 3, 2026, to be accepted.

Take the Next Step in Your Career with One of the Nation’s Top Employers!

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

At the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC), our mission is to serve the County of Los Angeles with fair, accessible, and transparent records management and election services. We take pride in fostering a workplace culture built on accountability, professionalism, integrity, respect, and equity.

OUT-OF-CLASS AND WITHHOLDS

No withholds or out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination. Applicants must fully meet the required experience by the last day of filing period.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Senior Cashier has immediate charge of a large cashiering group engaged in the receipt and disbursement of cash, valuables, and negotiable instruments. Responsibilities include the supervision of a large cashiering unit or by its responsibility for assisting in the direction of the activities and personnel of a large cashiering division requiring the supervision of large numbers of recurrent personnel during peak collection periods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Receives collections made by cashiers and totals and balances receipts, accounting for any discrepancies.
• Creates daily deposit reports, prepares deposit receipts and checks deposit vouchers with letters of transmittal.
• Supervises and has immediate responsibility for the maintenance of records, funds and valuables received and the preparation of reports through an automated process.
• Responsible for revolving funds, issuance of banks, and safekeeping of checks.
• Supervises the receipt, chain of custody, and transfer of daily collections.
• Prepares regular and special reports such as complete reports of transactions and statements of collections through an automated process.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Three (3) years of office clerical experience, two (2) years of which must have been in the handling of cash receipts or disbursements and in the keeping of cash records.

PHYSICAL CLASS

2 – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Work experience in a supervisory clerical capacity at the level of Los Angeles County Supervising Clerk or higher.
• Two years of experience performing cash-handling or financial operations in a high-volume environment involving approximately 100-150 transactions per day and/or large cash receipts or deposits.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, reconciling, and verifying cash-handling, deposit, or financial transaction records and reports, including identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience processing multiple payment methods while maintaining established internal controls and security procedures.
• Experience using automated cashiering, point-of-sale, financial, or accounting systems to process and track transactions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

at the level of - You may still complete this section even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION

This examination will evaluate the training, experience and desirable qualifications you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score. Additional points will be awarded to qualified applicants who demonstrate any of the Desirable Qualifications in their response on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

APPLICANTS MUST RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE ASSESSMENT TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on the eligible list for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the RR/CC as they occur. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include your when applying.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORDS

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.