Cash Accounting Specialist at Clark Planetarium at Salt Lake County

JOB SUMMARY

Reconciles daily cash register sales. Collects and processes cash and coin donations. Prepares bank deposits and coordinates pick-ups with the County’s courier. Audits promotional discounts and guest refund transactions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of six (6) months cash handling experience and a basic understanding of Excel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Reconciles daily cash register sales.
• Investigates and reports any cash discrepancies.
• Collects and processes cash and coin donations.
• Prepares bank deposits and coordinates pick-ups with the County’s courier.
• Audits promotional discounts and guest refund transactions.
• Audits weekly parking pass reports and prepares passes for employee distribution.
• Audits monthly promotional theatre pass report.
• Scans and electronically saves documents for retention purposes.
• Collects and distributes daily mail.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Standard cash handing and accounts receivable processes
• Microsoft Excel
• Standard auditing procedures

Skills and Abilities to: 

• Apply accounting and cash handing procedures consistently
• Review work for accuracy and completeness
• Organize workloads and prioritize tasks to adhere to deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a 18-20 hour per week position. Work is performed in a standard office environment usually Monday/Wednesday/Friday approximately 8:30am-2:30pm.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Clark Planetarium is a 7 days per week, 363 days per year operation (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas only). This is a non-benefited position.