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Cashier

Department: Bursar's Office

Reports to: Bursar

Location: UST Campus

The University of St. Thomas, a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and to the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, is seeking a Cashier to receive and post all university payments and support the student account's function.

Summary:

Receives and records cash, check and charge payments for student accounts and University departments. Balances cash receipts against register tape on a daily basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives and receipts a variety of payments and other cash and cash-related transactions; verifies and posts to appropriate accounts; issues receipts.
• Prepares cash receipts for bank deposit; prepares daily cash reports and balances the cash drawer; reconciles cash, check, and credit card receipts daily, and investigates and resolves any out-of-balance problems.
• Assists individuals in the accurate application of their transactions, and when necessary, researches records on electronic and other available files to provide information regarding financial status.
• Provides information to patrons regarding pertinent rules, policies, and procedures related to cash and cash-related transactions; directs patrons to proper offices, as appropriate, to seek resolution of problems beyond the information available to the cashier.
• Maintains confidentiality of university and student records.
• Projects currency and coin requirements and reorders as necessary.
• Performs Month End Close for the Cashiering Office.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school degree or GED equivalent required.
• Some college coursework preferred; an undergraduate level degree most desirable.
• Minimum of two years of prior customer service experience preferably in an institution of higher education.
• Experience working with student accounts is preferred; some experience working with financial information in a comparable position is required.
• Strong orientation to customer service with positive interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional record-keeping skills.
• Must be organized and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Must be task and deadline oriented.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to communicate challenging and sometimes complex financial information to both students and their families.
• Experience with PeopleSoft software is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office - Excel and Outlook.

Please note that all offers at UST are contingent upon candidate's satisfactorily completing all steps of the University's pre-employment process which includes a thorough background check. The background check may include a review of various social media sites and, because of the money-sensitive nature of this position, a check on the applicant's credit history.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by individuals in this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of individuals in this job classification. All job classifications may have miscellaneous job duties assigned on an as needed basis. Management, at the appropriate level, retains the right to assign and change the duties of any position at any time.

This is a full-time, year-round, benefit-eligible position. To apply, please send a resume, a cover letter and salary requirements to the email below. Please note incomplete applications will not be considered.

recruiting@stthom.edu

Human Resources - Ref: 2618

University of St. Thomas

Houston, TX 77006

The University St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer