Senior Cashier - Cashier Office

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

Job summary

City of Omaha seeks an experienced clerical professional to manage incoming payments, invoices, and cash handling. You will reconcile accounts, prepare reports, and respond to customer inquiries with independence under supervision.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong organizational skills, and ability to work in a team environment within a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in a bank or office setting handling accounting tasks.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Process and record receivable invoices, payments, and related postings.
• Prepare daily Treasurer's Report and deposit revenues.
• Prepare and distribute invoices and manage accounts receivable.
• Reconcile payment systems and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Accounting principles

Cash handling

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of office/banking experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Posting Type:

Open Competitive

Work Type:

Full Time

Nature of Work:

This is advanced clerical work involving the management of incoming payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely collections. Work involves preparing and processing invoices, reconciling accounts, handling customer inquiries, and preparing reports on accounts receivable activities. The incumbent in this classification works with considerable independence; however, general supervision is received from an assigned supervisor.

Education and Experience:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

• High school graduation or its equivalent
• AND
• Two years of experience in a bank or office setting where the primary responsibilities include compiling accounting, bookkeeping, and cashiering transactions.

Special Qualifications:

N/A

Pay Range:

$20.31 with step increases to $28.98 Hourly

Benefits:

Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply:

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Examination Information:

The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by October 5, 2026 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points:

To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by October 5, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment with particular reference to receiving and accounting for cash.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Skill in organizing work priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in attention to detail.
• Skill in utilizing accounting software.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accurately balance the cashier drawer on a daily basis.
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions.
• Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to sort and file materials alphabetically or numerically.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to sit continuously; to walk or frequently; and to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and pull up occasionally.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds occasionally; objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a key contact for various city offices that interact with the Treasury office on a regular basis.
• Receives, processes and records receivable invoices, parking tickets, business permits, taxes and other payments in the form of cash, checks, and credit cards for fees or services rendered.
• Prepares the daily Treasurer's Report and bank deposits of revenues collected
• Prepares and distributes invoices.
• Processes and records returned checks, by contacting the department, sending correspondence to the customer, and documenting appropriately.
• Processes payments related to special assessments including but not limited to services such as weed removal, litter control, snow removal, and sidewalk repairs.
• Serves as the lead Treasury contact to various city departments concerning special assessments and ensures the accurate and timely execution of assessments
• Performs duties related to year-end closing of special assessments.
• Interacts with businesses and customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains accurate records of all transactions, including receipts, disbursements, and refunds.
• Updates and reconciles payment systems, ensuring records are consistent and up-to-date.
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly cash reports.
• Resolves customer complaints related to parking citations or refers them to a supervisor if necessary.
• Communicates and coordinates with assigned supervisor regarding staff training, operational, and other job-related issues.
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation:

The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability‑related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [e-mail]