Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Cashier performs clerical work in collecting payments from customers.
Because the Authority has a responsibility to serve the public 24 hours a day, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand and on short notice during emergency conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Receives cash payments from customers in partial and full payment of deposits, service fees, bills, invoices and other fees
Uses cash register and keys in amounts paid; makes change as necessary
Receives and verifies check payments to ensure the correctness of the data, payee, payer, dollar amount, signature, and the amount written in words
Accepts mail payments and payments dropped in the overnight depository, and records amount paid on cash register
Clears cash register at the end of the day; totals stubs and receipts; counts cash and checks and compares total on cash register with currency in register to verify balances
Prepares deposit slips and daily cash summary showing monies collected
Accepts responsibility for shortages in cash collected
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Thorough knowledge of regulations, practices, and procedures applicable to the collection and depositing of revenues
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
Considerable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
High degree of initiative and dependability
Some knowledge of the method and equipment used in data entry and computer utilization
Ability to plan work and carry through to completion without close supervision
Ability to use adding machines, copy machines and computer terminals
Ability to review documents to verify completeness and accuracy of information
Ability to deal effectively with all persons contacted during the course of work
Skill in counting money and recording transactions with speed and accuracy
Skill in the operation of adding machines and other mechanical office aids
Education & Experience
High School diploma, or equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in commercial subjects and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in public contact work, three (3) years of which must have involved collecting and accounting for large sums of money.
The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full time employees.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Government Employees Retirement System (GERS)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Personal Time Off (PTO)
457b Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is a public utility organization responsible for providing essential water and power services to the Virgin Islands. The Authority operates on a 24-hour basis to ensure continuous service delivery to customers across the territory. As a government entity, it manages revenue collection, billing, and customer service operations while maintaining regulatory compliance and financial accountability.
