University of Washington Human Resources

Cashier 1

Last updated: May 5, 2025

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT

Perform fiscally-related tasks using a manual and/or computerized system which involve receiving, distributing, transferring, and accounting for funds such as distribution of monies owed or advanced; receipt of payments by cash, checks or credit cards; and maintenance of internal and external cash flow records.

BASIC FUNCTION

Receive and disburse funds; record monetary transactions; issue receipts, balance records, transfer funds; prepare cash receipts and dispositions reports.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

First-level class of series. Under direct supervision use established procedures, perform routine cashiering work involving the receipt of funds and the recording of transactions.

TYPICAL WORK

Receive cash, checks, and/or credit cards in payment of registration fees, tuition, housing fees, loans, laboratory fees, books, tickets or other institutional cash receipts requirements;

Issue computerized or manual receipts for payments received by cash, checks or credit card;

Maintain records of funds received, distributed, and transferred;

Maintain and/or enforce security procedures to ensure safety of funds;

Balance records at the end of the work day;

Prepare reports of cash receipts and dispositions reports;

Operate calculator, adding machine, cash register, computer terminal and typewriter;

Assist customers by answering inquiries and providing information as necessary;

May complete deposit slips, total cash and prepare cash bank deposits, and make bank deposits;

May perform clerical duties such as preparing mail, answering telephones, filing, and typing reports;

May operate coin counter, coin wrapper, or bill counter;

May compute fees and input data to cash-related computer systems;

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation or equivalent AND six months of fiscally-related experience such as bank teller or retail salesclerk.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

01/03/1973: New Class
04/15/1982: Revise Class
06/08/1990: Revise Class
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion