Part Time University Cashier

Part-Time University Cashier

Job Description This part-time University Cashier role supports the Cashiering department in accurately receipting, recording, and depositing funds for the university in accordance with state guidelines and institutional policies. The position also assists with the disbursement of cash, salary, and travel advances, while providing high-quality customer service to students, staff, and other stakeholders. The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in financial transaction processing, and comfort working with institutional financial systems in a fully onsite environment. Responsibilities

- Accurately receipt, record, and process a high volume of university funds, including cash, personal checks, wire transfers, ACH payments, and external scholarships.
- Input and post financial transaction data into the universitys institutional database (such as Banner ERP) and payment gateways (such as TouchNet), ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Balance daily cash drawers and reconcile transactions at the close of each day to ensure all funds are accounted for.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve transaction discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
- Compile and prepare daily financial audit reports to support accurate and timely bank deposits.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for the Bursars Office by answering complex payment and billing inquiries via telephone, email, and in-person visits.
- Provide clear, courteous, and professional customer service to students, families, staff, and other stakeholders regarding payments, billing, and account status.
- Monitor and maintain delinquent accounts by tracking balances and taking appropriate follow-up actions.
- Apply or remove administrative holds on student accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Manage returned checks and ensure appropriate actions are taken to resolve issues and update account records.
- Administer late fees and other account adjustments in line with university policies and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all operational workflows comply with university policies, state regulations, and guidelines established by the State Treasurers Office and the Code of Virginia.
- Safeguard sensitive financial and student information by adhering to FERPA security standards and institutional data protection policies.
- Support the disbursement of cash, salary, and travel advances issued by related departments, ensuring proper documentation and control.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Cashiering and related departments to maintain efficient, accurate, and compliant financial operations.

Essential Skills

- At least 2 years of experience processing financial transactions or working in a banking or similar financial environment, including handling incoming cash and posting payments.
- Proven ability to accurately process a high volume of payments, including cash, checks, wire transfers, ACH payments, and external scholarships.
- Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service in person, over the phone, and via email.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering and posting financial data in institutional systems.
- Ability to balance cash drawers and reconcile financial transactions on a daily basis.
- Capability to handle complex payment and billing inquiries with professionalism and clarity.
- Understanding of or ability to learn and adhere to university policies, state regulations, and FERPA security standards.

Work Environment This role is fully onsite and requires regular in-person interaction with students, staff, and other campus visitors at a university cashiering office. The position is part-time and is intended to cover for an employee on leave, with an estimated schedule of 1525 hours per week. The work involves frequent use of institutional financial systems such as Banner ERP, payment gateways such as TouchNet, and standard office software including Microsoft Excel. The environment is detail-oriented and compliance-focused, with strict adherence to university policies, state regulations, and FERPA standards. The cashiering area is a professional office setting where employees handle cash and other forms of payment at a service counter and workstations throughout the day. Contact Me: Kaitland Clawson, Recruiter Practice Lead View my availability here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Williamsburg, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Williamsburg, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Williamsburg,VA.

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