Cashiering Specialist III - 822366084

Department:                                 Treasurer
 
Position Control Number:          0104-029
 
FLSA Status:                                  Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime
 
Safety Sensitive Designation:    This position is not designated as safety-sensitive.
 
Random Drug/Alcohol Test:       No
 
Opening Date:                               June 16, 2025                         
 
Closing Date:                                 June 23, 2025  at 11:59 PM
 
 
 
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.  The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.  Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.  Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically
and reasonably feasible.
 
 
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer
 
 
 
JOB SUMMARY: To receive payments from the general public for real estate, personal property, and special improvement taxes, issues receipts and maintain payment records; responsible for balancing and maintaining the security of cash received in payment of taxes, supervising substation operations, and scheduling and training of substation personnel.
 
 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
    * Supervises the daily operations of a substation.
    * Prepares work schedules for substation personnel.
    * Conducts training for substation personnel.
    * Audits the work of employees; reports any problems to the manager.
    * Maintains office supplies and equipment for the substation.
    * Collects payments from taxpayers for real estate and personal property tax bills; verifies amounts, parcel numbers, driver’s license numbers, and work phones; issues payment receipts.
    * Reprints tax bills or receipts as necessary.
    * Posts tax payment information into computer records.
    * Prints daily reports reflecting tax payments received.
    * Balances cash drawer with payments received on a daily basis; prepares a report reflecting cash and check totals and tax amounts paid.
    * Answers questions concerning personal property and real estate tax accounts; obtain correct parcel number for taxpayers.
    * Accepts tax payments for other counties; calls to verify amounts and forwards payment to billing county.
    * Completes address change forms for taxpayers; forwards to the main office.
    * Accepts payments for delinquent special improvement taxes by a separate check and forwards to the main office.
    * Calculates tax amounts for taxpayers upon request.
    * Receives Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption Forms; completes and forwards into the main office.
    * Prepares bank deposits for collected funds.
    * Obtains change from the bank as needed for cash drawer.
 
 
 
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    * Performs other related duties as required.
 
 
 
PERSONNEL SUPERVISED:  Supervises a group of 1-3 Customer Service Specialists II.
 
 
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work performed in smoking restricted office environment with frequent traveling to Pulaski County Treasurer substations.
 
 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
    *
         + Considerable knowledge of personal property, real estate, and special improvement tax billing procedures, methods, and records maintenance.
         + Good knowledge of office practices, procedures, equipment, and terminology.
         + Ability to count and balance large sums of money.
         + Ability to maintain the security of large sums of money.
         + Ability to make basic mathematic calculations accurately and effectively.
         + Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with business owners and the general public.
         + Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
         + Skill in the operation of and data entry into a computer.
         + Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
 
 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    *
         + Digital dexterity is necessary for keyboard operation.
         + Visual acuity is necessary for gathering information from a computer screen.
         + Ability to hear and speak sufficiently to communicate information in person and by telephone. 
 
 
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Completion of high school or equivalent with advanced bookkeeping or related courses; Considerable cashier, teller, financial record-keeping, or related work experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.