POSITION:  Clerk/Cashier         

DEPARTMENT: Treasurer

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F

JOB CATEGORY: COMOT (Computer, Office Machine Operation, Technician)

SALARY: $40,081.00 YR

STATUS:  FULL-TIME

FLSA STATUS:  NON-EXEMPT

DATES: Open until closed/filled

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Clerk/Cashier for the St. Joseph County Treasurer’s Office, responsible for collecting taxes, processing a variety of paperwork, and assisting the public.

Benefits 

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities 

• Answers telephone and greets office visitors, including providing information and assistance or directing to appropriate individual or department.  Processes and distributes daily mail.
• Balances cash register drawer at end-of-day, balances with Accounting Clerk, and balances previous day’s deposit as needed.
• Processes liquor license applications, renewals, and clearances, including verifying payment of personal property taxes. 
• Prepares mobile home permits and transfers.
• Receives Reports of Collections from County Offices. Performs related duties as assigned.

 Qualifications 

• Working knowledge of state law pertaining to tax collection; standard office policies and procedures. Attention to detail for cash handling.
• Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping, accounting practices with the ability to receive monies, process property tax payments and balances drawers.
• Working knowledge of standard filing systems; spelling and punctuations; English grammar and prepare written reports and documents.
• Ability to properly operate standard office equipment, computer, calculator, telephone, copier, cash register and check endorser.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, title companies, mortgage companies, and the public. 
• Ability to work in a team environment and occasionally work extended hours.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer and math skills, customer service and communication skills
• Prior cash handling or customer service experience

 Education/Experience  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer and math skills, customer service and communication skills
• Prior cash handling or customer service experience

Physical Requirements

Performs a majority of duties in a service counter environment, including sitting/walking at will, sitting/standing/walking long periods, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing less than 25 pounds, bending/reaching/crouching/kneeling, handling/grasping/fingering objects, keyboarding, close/far vision, hearing sounds/communication, and speaking clearly.