CASHIER 1 (4586) - Dental Insurance

Hamilton County Treasurer's Office, located at 138 East Court Street in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a central administrative agency responsible for managing the county's financial transactions and records. Serving the public with dedication and accuracy, the office plays a vital role in ensuring that payments related to taxes, fees, and other county services are processed efficiently and transparently. The office handles transactions involving real estate taxes, manufactured home taxes, departmental pay-ins, tax lien fees, and monthly escrow payments, among others. The reliability and trustworthiness of the financial services provided by the Hamilton County Treasurer's Office are essential to the community and contribute to the effective functioning of county operations. The role available is for a Cashier 1, a position integral to the daily financial activities of the Treasurer's Office. This is a full-time role with a work schedule of 35 hours per week. The starting salary is set at $19.00 per hour, reflecting the value placed on accurate financial processing and customer service. The Cashier 1 position involves receiving payments both in person and by mail, handling various forms of payment including cash, checks, wires, and credit cards. The successful candidate will be responsible for issuing receipts, recording payments accurately, and posting these payments to the correct accounts within the county’s system. The Cashier 1 must balance daily payments, prepare daily financial reports, and prepare collected money for deposit. This role also includes updating computer information related to different departments and accounts, using tools such as the Electronic Deposit Management System (EDM) for check deposits and balancing transactions with banks. The position requires the clearance of checks, handling bank corrections, and managing bad checks while ensuring all transactions effect the final balance accurately. This role demands an individual with a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work harmoniously with both the public and internal county departments. The ability to navigate office equipment such as copiers, computers, calculators, and software applications like Excel is essential. Prior experience in an office setting with handling cash payments is preferred, along with a proven ability to resolve problems involving multiple variables in familiar contexts. This role is ideal for candidates seeking stable employment within the public sector who are committed to high standards of accuracy and customer service excellence. The Hamilton County Treasurer's Office offers a supportive work environment where employees contribute to the efficient management of public funds and help maintain public confidence in county government. The role of Cashier 1 provides valuable experience in public financial operations and offers the opportunity to develop skills in financial record keeping, customer service, and administrative operations within a respected government agency.

• High school diploma or GED
• three months experience in an office setting or equivalent combinations of training and/or experience which evidences basic knowledge of office practices and procedures
• preferred prior experience handling cash payments
• ability to deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context
• general knowledge of office equipment and applications such as copier, computer, calculator, Excel