SENIOR TAX CASHIER
0146
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general
supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for maintaining controls
over monies received, and bank deposits made, for the Tax Receiver's
Office. Supervision is exercised over a
staff of Tax Cashiers and other clerical employees. In smaller jurisdictions, a higher level of
responsibility and increased variety of tasks performed may be considered in
lieu of supervisory responsibilities. Work is supervised by the Tax Receiver
and/or the Deputy through conferences, written reports and periodic inspection
of records kept. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Collects and supervises Tax Cashiers
in the collection of monies for the Tax Receiver's Office;
Prepares and makes bank deposits of
daily tax receipts; tallies and maintains records for each cashier of total
receipts on a daily basis;
Confers with local bank personnel in
relation to any discrepancies that may arise;
May assist in the preparation of tax
rolls for the Tax Receiver's Office and in the maintenance of current files of
property owners;
Prepares daily or periodic reports
of receipts for the Tax Receiver and assists in the preparation of audit
reports;
Trains personnel in the use of
equipment needed for the proper processing of tax bills;
Confers with administrative
supervisors when necessary in order to solve any problems that may arise.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of
the principles and practices of cashier duties as they relate to the receipt of
tax monies; good knowledge of business arithmetic; good knowledge of office
practices, procedures and equipment related to the receipt of taxes; skill in
the operation of receipting machines, calculating machines and other related
office machines; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of personnel in
a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish
and maintain positive relationships with the members of the staff and with the
general public; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally
and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a standard senior
high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and two (2)
years of experience in the maintenance of financial records and accounts, the
receipt and recording of property tax payments or the maintenance of assessment
records.
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of permanent
competitive status as a Tax Cashier.
R 01/28/20
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive