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Data Entry Cashier
Description of Duties
This position is responsible for receiving, checking and recording of a variety of funds for a department or agency. Duties involve maintaining records of receipts and disbursements, both manually and by use of a computer terminal. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Supervising Accountant or other higher-level staff member.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:
- Two (2) years paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent** clerical experience involving bookkeeping, record keeping or cashiering*, one (1) year of which must have involved utilization of computers or data entry equipment; OR,
- Successful completion of one (1) college level or business institute course in keyboarding, introduction to personal computers, computer applications, computer science, or database management or similar coursework, plus two (2) years paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent** clerical experience involving bookkeeping, record keeping or cashiering*; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
*Cashiering must include reconciling and balancing cash.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
