CASHIER

Code: 00976 Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under supervision, performs varied assignments of limited complexity, involved in the receipt and disbursement of money; answers routine inquiries; may issue receipts and post, bill, and/or maintain accounts; adds and subtracts totals manually and/or uses a cash register, calculator, and/or other type of office machine; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Through the mail and over the counter, receives cash and/or checks for payment of rental fees, taxes, water fees, licenses, electric services, hospital bills, and so forth.
• Operates a cash register to list and total the price of individual items purchased, collect cash and make change, and reconcile cash receipts with the cash register tape.
• May prepare simple financial statements by adding or subtracting totals to provide specific information needed.
• Totals cash and/or checks received and verifies amount with either register tape, receipts, terminal, and so forth, to ensure correct amount received.
• Totals cash and checks for bank deposit.
• Follows established guidelines and computes interest of bills which are delinquent.
• Posts items to accounts manually or uses bookkeeping machine, terminal, and so forth.
• May answer the phone and transfer calls.
• Answers routine inquiries from customers at the counter or over the phone, such as late charge fee, price of licenses, cost of items, closing time, and so forth.
• Maintains records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of arithmetic computation such as discount and interest, and of how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure. Ability to count and record numerical data. Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. Ability to follow detailed oral and written directions. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers. Ability to deal courteously with the general public. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. - Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. LN N/A01-Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishLN N/A01- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 9/21/2002