Cash Room and Accounting Assistant

The position performs a variety of cash counting, depositing, disbursement, and record keeping functions for Dining Services; provides customer service at a cashier’s window. The position may supervise the Cashiers Office in the supervisor’s absence. The position will perform various accounting tasks for the Business Services Department, during periods of down time in the Cashiers Office.

The position reports directly to and receives general direction from the Cash Room Supervisor.

This is a full-time, non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay), benefited position that is covered under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Continued employment in this position is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

1. Demonstrated work experience in cash counting and handling. The incumbent in this class must be “Bondable.”

2. Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of cash counting, handling, and financial and statistical record keeping. Knowledge of mathematics and office practices.

3. Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of cash accounting, receiving, disbursement, and record keeping assignments.

4. Ability to make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately; adhere to security and internal control systems of cash counting; prepare a variety of reports accurately; maintain information and reports; review, and analyze information; talk to and interview others to obtain or exchange information; and quickly and accurately operate a 10-key calculator keyboard.

5. Demonstrated experience with computer systems and software related to financial record keeping. Demonstrated experience with word processing and spreadsheets, such as the programs in the Microsoft Office Suite.

6. Demonstrated ability to show attention to detail and complete assignments with a high degree of accuracy.

7. Must be legally eligible to drive in California, complete and pass an online training course, maintain a good driving record, and be acceptable for vehicle insurance coverage under the University Enterprises insurance plan. Must continue to meet the established driving standards.

8. Must pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting. Must continue to meet the established standards.

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; frequently stoops, kneels, and reaches; lifts and moves objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, registers, copiers, fax machine, currency counter, and coin counter. Use cleaning supplies.

Work is performed in an office and enclosed environment; continuous contact with staff, campus community, and the public.

If you do not include both a cover letter and resume with your application, your application materials will not be considered. Please include your employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of your application in addition to submitting your resume and cover letter. Please answer the supplemental application questions thoroughly—do not write, “See resume.”