Cashier - Finance Unit, OJR Civil

Position Summary

This is public contact work performing a significant volume of overthecounter transactions in the receipt and recording of cash checks and other negotiable instruments on payment of filing costs fines and fees.  The cashier is held accountable for his or her shortages and overages and is responsible for repayment of any monetary shortages that are incurred by him/her.  Related clerical duties may be performed in an ancillary capacity.  Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative supervisor.  Assignments are limited in nature and are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines.  The employee is responsible for the efficient operation of a payment window in the Office of Judicial Records.

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Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Staffs a receiving window used by the general public to make cash check or credit card payments to the court for fines filing charges and/or fees counts cash payments and verifies correct information on checks.
• Compares payment to amount owed.
• Validates fee bill on validating machine.
• Separates fee bills and issues receipt to payer.
• Makes change as needed.
• Maintains daily ledgers of each transaction.
• Makes daily settlement by reviewing and balancing receipts and receipted bills.
• Posts payments to settlement document.
• Operates personal computer and/or a validating machine.
• Performs related work as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Standard clerical office conditions.
• Direct contact with diverse court clientele.

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Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of CPCMS operating system.
• Knowledge of office procedures methods and equipment with particular reference to receiving and accounting for cash.
• Business arithmetic.
• Ability to operate personal computers and validating machines.
• Ability to make cash transactions rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to make rapid and accurate arithmetic computations.
• Ability to learn and within a reasonable time apply rules and regulations pertaining to a variety of cash transactions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

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Qualifications :

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One year of experience receiving or disbursing cash and/or negotiable instruments involving large sums and daily accounting of transactions.

OR

1. Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania which also includes a high school diploma or equivalent.                                                                                                   
2. Satisfactory completion of a sixmonth employee orientation period.
3. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position. 
4. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
5. Credit history check required.
6. Covid19 Vaccination is recommended.  
7. Fulltime OnSite position.

Additional Information :

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Salary Range: $36760 $39890

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