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First Student Paratransit Cashier in BROOKLYN, New York
First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.
Now Hiring a Paratransit Cashier!
Major Responsibilities
Responsible for counting large volumes of cash using a bill-counting machine.
Requires effective time-management skills and acute attention to detail.
Work involves receiving and validating funds, recording receipts, maintaining complete and accurate records, preparing reports, and reconciling receipts.
Operates cash systems or the equivalent, computer, copier, and calculators. Routine duties are performed independently.
This position also assists our fixed route & para-transit services and records data into the accounting system.
Work is reviewed by the daily reconciliation of receipts and by audits.
Performs all other duties as assigned and may assist with other areas based on location needs.
Minimum Education & Certifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum Experience & Skills Required
2-3 years’ experience in data entry and/or clerical
Accounting and detailed reporting experience.
Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Ability to appropriately interact with employees of all levels including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials, and general public.
Work extended hours regularly, including weekends and holidays.
Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Possess working vehicle to travel within service area as needed.
Meet customer certification requirements in operations software and able to act as system administrator to assist resolving local user issues.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
Must be able to:
Use full range of hearing, speech, and vision
Use fingers (manual dexterity) handling paperwork
Stoop, crouch, squat, or kneel when performing inspections of any type
Bend at knee, hip, waist when performing duties
Stand while performing inspections and platform training
Be subject to wet, cold, or hot environmental conditions
Write reports in a coherent, legible way
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .