Cashier

Posting Details

Posting Summary

• Logo: [Logo]
• Posting Number: STA00115PO26
• Job Family: Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
• Job Function: Cash Handling
• USC Market Title: Cashier
• Link to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132885
• Job Level: A2 - Administrative/Operational Support
• Business Title: Internal Title: Cashier
• Campus: Beaufort
• Work County: Beaufort
• College Division: USC Beaufort College Division
• College Division Level: Department BFT Controller
• State: South Carolina
• Pay Range: G05
• USC Market Range: MRB - 36608 - 44845 - 53082
• Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and education
• Location of Vacancy: USC Beaufort supported area
• Part/Full Time: Full Time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Work Schedule: Standard working schedule 8:30am - 5:00pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Basis: 12 months
• Job Search Category: Other Professional

About USC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate, and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster, and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelors degrees through a combination of in-person, online, or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans Preference Statement The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary: Where Accuracy Meets Exceptional Service Are you energized by fast-paced environments, detailed financial work, and meaningful student interaction? Do you take pride in precision, professionalism, and delivering outstanding service every single day? Join our Higher Education team as a Bursars Office Cashier - a critical front-line role that keeps our campus running smoothly while ensuring students and departments receive accurate, efficient, and welcoming financial support.

Why This Role Matters The Bursars Office is the financial heartbeat of the institution. As the Cashier, you are often the first and last interaction students and families have when managing their accounts. Your accuracy, professionalism, and customer-first mindset directly shape their experience. This is not just a cashier position; it is a trust-based role that demands focus, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

What Youll Do

• Process payments, deposits, reimbursements, and financial transactions with complete accuracy.
• Verify and post payments to student accounts in-person and via mail.
• Maintain daily cash handling responsibilities with zero tolerance for errors.
• Verify all cash received and disbursed to prevent and report outages immediately.
• Research and assist students and authorized users with account balances, charge details, payment plans, refunds, and general account activity.
• Provide professional, responsive service in a high-volume environment.
• Remain aware of customer flow to efficiently support those waiting for assistance.
• Report discrepancies promptly to the Director.

What Were Looking For

• Preferred Experience: Banking teller or cashier experience.
• Proven Record: Accuracy in cash handling.
• Customer Service: Experience in an office setting.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in an environment with interruptions and repetitive tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of standard office procedures.
• Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Ability to interact positively with a diverse campus community.

The Ideal Candidate You are detail-oriented and dependable, calm under pressure, friendly, professional, and solution-focused. You are comfortable handling financial transactions with complete accuracy and motivated by delivering consistent, high-quality service.

Why Youll Love Working Here Youll be part of a mission-driven higher education environment that values integrity, student-centered service, professional growth, collaboration, and inclusion. If you are ready to combine financial precision with meaningful campus impact, we invite you to apply and become an essential part of our student financial services team. Accuracy matters. Service matters. You matter.

Apply today and help us deliver excellence at every transaction.Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of references.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Typically holds a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires 1 or more years of job-related experience.

Required Certification/Licensure/Other Credentials

• None specified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Banking Teller/Cashier experience preferred.
• Customer service experience highly preferred with a record of proven accuracy and quality of service provided in an office environment with multiple distractions, interruptions, and repetitive tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Employee should have considerable knowledge of office procedures and must be able to communicate effectively - verbally and in writing. Employee must have the ability to perform cash handling duties with complete accuracy.

Job Duties

Job Duty 1: Verify and accurately enter payments

• Verify and accurately enter payments to student accounts from individuals, departments, and organizations via mail and/or in person.
• Employee should consistently offer quality customer service while also maintaining an awareness of customer presence and volume in order to most effectively and efficiently service those who are waiting in line for assistance.
• Employee should always verify cash being disbursed and collected to ensure no cash outages are recorded/reported. Reports cash outages to the attention of the Director immediately.
• Essential Function: Yes
• Percentage of Time: 35%

Job Duty 2: Assist customers

• Assist customers by guiding them to the correct area based on their particular needs.
• Employee should acknowledge customers as they enter the office and always maintain professionalism.
• Answer main office phone and voicemail as well as desk phone.
• Assist students, staff, and faculty in with inquiries.
• Research issues with student accounts.
• Maintain/manage Bursars Office email account and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assist with ensuring cashier area remains organized, stocked, and clean.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Essential Function: Yes
• Percentage of Time: 30%

Job Duty 3: Collect, verify balance, and secure cash daily

• Collect, verify balance, and secure cash daily.
• Prepare the daily cashier deposit reconciliation, balancing, and summaries throughout the day for all payment types received.
• File daily deposit transmittals and other receipting documents each day.
• Identify and research all transactions to process transactions more accurately and efficiently as time allows; employee should perform trial balances throughout the day to ensure there are no outages and/or discrepancies in cash or other payment items.
• Essential Function: Yes
• Percentage of Time: 20%

Job Duty 4: Assists students and/or authorized users

• Assists students and/or authorized users with their accounts by researching account information to assist or advise regarding balances due, charge detail, payment plans, refunds, and other account activity.
• Positively approach interaction with a diverse volume of students, staff, and the public.
• Essential Function: Yes
• Percentage of Time: 15%

Position Attributes

• Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: No
• Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Desired Start Date: [Not Specified]
• Job Open Date: 02/25/2026
• Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
• Special Instructions to Applicant: Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the departments discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202917

EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender, gender identity, or expression), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth recovery therefrom, or related medical conditions), breastfeeding, race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

• Do you have 1 or more years experience in a job-related field? [Yes / No]

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume, List of References and Contact Information
• Optional Documents: Other Supporting Documents