Office of Human Resource Management

Under the direction of the Director of Student Financial Services, the Cashier provides exceptional customer service to the campus community while performing duties in the areas of cash handling and accounting. The Cashier assists in guiding the University on cash handling policies and procedures and coordinates with others to achieve University, Division of Finance, and Student Financial Services team goals

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Open and close the cashier window in accordance with the posted hours of operation of the University.
• Safeguard cash and checks in the Cashier’s Office.
• Work with various departments to ensure that student payments, non-student payments, deposits and disbursements are posted according to departmental or customer intentions.
• Respond to questions and inquiries in a timely manner.
• Communicate discrepancies to appropriate departments and confirm correction.
• Verify and review departmental deposits.
• Prepare cash deposits and orders.
• Monitor and check all external cashier activity, assuring all funds are received in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update Cashier procedures as needed.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and ensure compliance with, the Division of Finance’s internal controls and procedures related to all University policies.
• Complete additional projects or tasks as assigned by supervisor, including acting as backup for other team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Finance or a related field

Preferred Requirements:

At least five years of experience in data entry of financial information and cash handling.
• Five or more years of working in Higher Education is preferred.
• Banking experience is highly desirable.
• Computer experience including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and Internet applications in a Windows environment. Experience with Transact and/or Banner is a plus but not required.

                                                             SC State is an Equal Opportunity Employer