Cashier

Cashier Position

The Cashier is responsible for the receipt and deposit of all college monies. Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) E4, Grade 05: $35,670 - $53,865 (Salary within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience). Work Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An on-line application
• Current rsum
• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent and/or college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Answer college incoming calls and connect to appropriate areas.
2. Answer business office incoming calls and emails to assist students with account inquiries, including but not limited to balances, reinstatements and refunds.
3. Provide customer service to students, receipt student payments and generate receipts.
4. Apply payments to appropriate accounts in the college's accounting systems for student and non-AR accounts.
5. Balance cash drawer and prepare bank deposits daily.
6. Generate necessary reports for daily cash receipts consisting of cashier session report, deposit slip, credit card and settlement report.
7. Maintain ledger and reconcile monthly returned checks. Place and remove holds on student accounts per business office policy.
8. Prepare invoices or receipt payments for third party billings.
9. Issue vehicle decals and maintain decal log.
10. Assist business office personnel with clerical duties related to student accounts.
11. Perform all duties with professionalism.
12. Perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 semester hours of postsecondary education from an accredited institution in clerical or related field is required OR a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years clerical work experience is required.
2. Experience as a cashier is required.
3. Ability to utilize Excel or other database software (such as Access) to enter, format, sort and analyze information and prepare reports is required.
4. Ability to utilize Word or other word processing tools to prepare and communicate information is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

1. Effective oral and written communication skills.
2. Skill in utilizing a multi-line phone system.
3. Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
4. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public.
6. Customer service orientation a focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
7. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs.
8. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
10. Knowledge of office procedures and use of standard office equipment.
11. Knowledge of generally accepted office practices and procedures, including records management.
12. A basic understanding of computerized accounting and various office software.
13. Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to prescribed routines.
14. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
15. Confidence in decision making and communications skills.
16. Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
17. Conscientious care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
18. Ability to work with minimal supervision/work independently.
19. Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information.
20. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT: In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Benefits

Sick Leave All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month (may accumulate an unlimited number) Annual Leave All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office. 0-4 years 8 hours per month 5-9 years 10 hours per month 10-14 years 12 hours per month 15-19 years 14 hours per month 20+ 16 hours per month (may accumulate up to 480 hours) Personal Leave All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year. Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used. (converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used) Professional Leave Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President. Holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday National Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day 16 (5 locally assigned) Contracted Work Days 260 Retirement The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama . All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama. Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26) Tier II Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26) Law Enforcement Officers : Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26) Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26