Cash Management Assistant

Cash Management Assistant
Reports to: Director- Child Nutrition Services
Pay Grade: 703
Duty Days: 239
Salary: $35,850 - $43,211
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Purpose
 
Receives, distributes, and accounts for daily cash deposits received; posts all cash deposits to General Ledger, and initiates journal entries.
 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 

• Creates journal entries and posts all deposits to the general ledger.
• Processes daily deposits for transport to bank.
• Maintains cash deposits and reconciles daily.
• Assists in maintaining detailed accounting records for the Child Nutrition Program.
• Assists in preparing and tracking catering invoices.
• Assists in gathering financial reimbursement reports for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Assists in reconciling Child Nutrition cafeteria deposits against the district bank statement.
• Assists with the preparation and filing of internal and external financial reports, ensures proper reporting.
• Helps with accounting data to resolve problems and/or discrepancies.

 
Personal Work Relationships
 

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

 
Other Duties as Assigned
 

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 

• Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of proper cash handling procedures.
• Knowledge of using MUNIS software in a school administration environment.
• Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the work place.
• Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office 365, especially email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Skill in active listening; giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Skill in actively looking for ways to help people.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Skill in data entry with minimal errors.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to prepare financial and accounting records.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to review work for accuracy.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

 
Travel Requirements
 

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 

• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting:  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 

• Education:  Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
• Certification/License:  None.
• Experience:  2 years in cash handling (such as teller, cashier, cash sales, financial secretary).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.