Cash Accounting Specialist - Sheriff's Office - Salt Lake County

Cash Accounting Specialist 

$34,719.00 - $52,080.00 DOE*

+ $1 per hour worked in environmental pay

*All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.

JOB SUMMARY

Maintains prisoner funds trust banking accounts.  Accounts for all prisoner funds transactions in the accounting system including: deposits, billing, invoicing, and collection of accounts receivables.

"Working for the Sheriff's Office has been absolutely wonderful. I have had a great support system from my direct peers and leaders along with others in the department as we are working in a team environment. We work together as one to make a difference and display positive example to all.” - Current Cash Accounting Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of office support or clerical experience, six (6) months of which must have been in a bank telling, cash handling or cashiering capacity. Banking or Accounting experience may be preferred.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background investigation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collects and records all prisoner funds transactions in the accounting system.
• Reconciles cash drawer daily.
• Collects bails and fines to post to prisoner accounts.
• Charges prisoner accounts for services provided.
• Confirms correct routing of fines collected and forwards to correct courts and/or judges.
• Audits previous day payment transactions.
• Communicates and interacts with prisoners to address prisoner funds issues.
• Performs other reporting, data tracking, and office duties.

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