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JOB
Under supervision, performs responsible clerical work in collecting and accounting for revenues due the government of the Virgin Islands, in a small governmental agency.Work in this class is distinguished from the Cashier I primarily in that the Cashier II collects and records payments involving a greater multiplicity of government funds, thereby requiring greater attention to detail as well as responsibility. Work involves final responsibility for funds from the time of collection to the time of deposit in a bank, and an employee must consequently meet the character and reputation standards established by a bonding company. Work is performed in accordance with standard departmental regulations, procedures and practices which allow little opportunity for deviation. Work is reviewed by supervisor for compliance with the accounting manual, departmental regulation, procedures and practices, as well as for efficient collecting and accounting of receipts.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE): Receives sums of money from the public in payment of large variety of fees for services rendered by the various departments and agencies.Prepares bank deposit documents and remits deposits daily to the appropriate banks.Safeguards all monies collected, between the time that it is collected and when it is deposited or placed in custody of administrative supervisor.Prepares daily, monthly and other periodic summaries of collected and when it is deposited or placed in custody of administrative supervisor.Examines individual accounts to isolate and prepare reports on overdue or delinquent bills.Reconciles accounts receivable register and reports reconcilement to appropriate divisions.Performs other related work as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures. Knowledge of basic mathematics.Skill in counting money, and recording transactions with speed and accuracy.Skill in the operation of adding m1chines and other mechanical office aids.Ability to meet the character and reputation standards of a bonding company.Ability to keep records of cash received, and to prepare a variety of routine reports on such transactions.Ability to operate a typewriter.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the course of the work.