Cashier

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Cashier performs clerical work in collecting payments from customers.

Because the Authority has a responsibility to serve the public 24 hours a day, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand and on short notice during emergency conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Receives cash payments from customers in partial and full payment of deposits, service fees, bills, invoices and other fees

Uses cash register and keys in amounts paid; makes change as necessary

Receives and verifies check payments to ensure the correctness of the data, payee, payer, dollar amount, signature, and the amount written in words

Accepts mail payments and payments dropped in the overnight depository, and records amount paid on cash register

Clears cash register at the end of the day; totals stubs and receipts; counts cash and checks and compares total on cash register with currency in register to verify balances

Prepares deposit slips and daily cash summary showing monies collected

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Thorough knowledge of regulations, practices, and procedures applicable to the collection and depositing of revenues

Ability to meet the character and reputation standards of a bonding company

Ability to keep records of cash received and to prepare a variety of routine reports on such transactions

Considerable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures

High degree of initiative and dependability

Some knowledge of the method and equipment used in data entry and computer utilization

Ability to plan work and carry through to completion without close supervision

Ability to use adding machines, copy machines and computer terminals

Ability to review documents to verify completeness and accuracy of information

Ability to deal effectively with all persons contacted during the course of work

Skill in counting money and recording transactions with speed and accuracy

Skill in the operation of adding machines and other mechanical office aids

Education & Experience

High School diploma, or equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in commercial subjects and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in public contact work, three (3) years of which must have involved collecting and accounting for large sums of money.

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full time employees.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Government Employees Retirement System (GERS)

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Personal Time Off (PTO)

457b Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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