CASHIER (SPANISH SPEAKING) 0209

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under immediate supervision, an employee in this class receives monies over the counter or by mail payment of bills or fees, issues receipts, deposits cash and checks, and maintains routine financial records. The work differs from that of a Cashier in that the incumbent must also communicate with Spanish-speaking persons. Work requires considerable facility in counting money and making change, but is performed according to established and defined procedures. Work is checked by the daily reconciliation of monies and by periodic audit of cash records. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists Spanish-speaking persons when receiving payments;

Receives cash, checks or money orders in payment of bills or fees and issues receipts;

A records amount received, and balances records against receipts at the end of the work period to which assigned;

Prepares bank deposits;

Operates numbering machines to stamp registrations;

Issues registration plates and tabs, licenses or other authorizations in return for fees;

Gives information and explanations concerning services rendered;

May operate typewriter or basic office equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of principles and practices of cashiering; some knowledge of business arithmetic; some knowledge of office procedures, methods and equipment with particular reference to receiving and accounting for the receipt of cash; skill in the operation of validating machines, cash registers and other office machines; ability to receive cash, and make change with accuracy and speed; ability to read and converse fluently in Spanish; ability to make rapid and accurate arithmetic computations; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Completion of ten (10) school grades.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

There will be a qualifying Spanish language examination.

R07/03/19

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive