How to hire a cash checker

How to hire a cash checker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cash checker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cash checker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cash checker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your cash checker job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a cash checker for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A cash checker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cash checkers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents cash checker salaries for various positions.

   Type of Cash Checker	Description	Hourly rate
   Cash Checker	Cashiers process payments from customers purchasing goods and services.	$10-38
   Shift Leader/Cashier	A shift leader/cashier is responsible for managing team members working within the same shift, distributing tasks, and ensuring that they perform with maximum productivity. Shift leader/cashiers support other cashier lines on collecting cash and reconciliation during the end of shift... Show more	$10-17
   Cashier/Overnight Stock	Cashier/overnight stockers are employees usually working in a retail establishment who are given the dual role of a cashier and an overnight stocker. As cashiers, they are responsible for managing cash boxes, point of sales machines, or cash registers, scanning customers' items for checkout, getting customers' payment, providing change when needed, and ensuring that the cash register's records are accurate... Show more	$12-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Check Request
   • Customer Service
   • Credit Card Transactions

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain a clean and orderly checkout area and accomplish other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying garbage.
   • Update details in mlref (math reference) files for some body panels that reside in UG for CGS.
   • Maintain a clean and orderly checkout area and accomplish other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying garbage.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cash checker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A cash checker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, cash checkers' average salary in mississippi is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cash checkers 73% less than senior-level cash checkers.
   • Certifications. A cash checker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a cash checker's salary.

   Average cash checker salary

   $43,094yearly

   $20.72 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cash checker salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a cash checker job description

   A job description for a cash checker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a cash checker job description:

   Cash checker job description example

   Mission Statement
   
   The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
   
   Position Summary
   
   Responsible for preparing journal entries for deposits; preparing donor receipts logs for DDOC; reconciling Portfolio batches & Portfolio Exchange accounts; making deposits to the bank; assisting with internal and external audits and any special projects
   
   Essential Functions
   
   + Prepare monthly cash receipt journal entries in a timely manner and adhere to internal control policies.
   
   + Prepare journal entries, coin batch DRLs, and other deposit related items.
   
   + Assist in Reconciliations of Portfolio Exchange Accounts and Bank Accounts, as needed.
   
   + Assist in Portfolio Batch Reconciliation & review large dollar donations monthly
   
   + Void Checks as needed
   
   + Enter Non-Government Income using AR Module
   
   + Prepare and monitor Excel Cash Receipt Transmittals forms
   
   + Prepare Journal Entry and reconcile CCMS deposit transactions
   
   + Assist in other office job duties, including opening mail.
   
   + Backup for all Cash Receipts and other tasks for all funds.
   
   + Backup for scanning & logging CDS or Union bank checks
   
   + Instruct & provide training to the Corps/Units on proper cash receipts procedures.
   
   + Train seasonal cash receipt clerks and provide support to supervise the temps.
   
   + Assist with internal and external audits, month-end and year-end projects as assigned.
   
   + Provide assistance and support for Accounting Supervisor.
   
   + Any other duties that may be assigned.
   
   Working Conditions
   
   Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Must be able to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to work on Saturdays and additional hours as necessary.
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   
   + An AA degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 semester (or 16 quarter) units in accounting.
   
   + Ability to adapt and learn new skills quickly
   
   Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
   
   + Embrace the mission of the Salvation Army.
   
   + Self-motivated, deadline driven, and a team player.
   
   + Work well under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy.
   
   + Excellent organizational skills; be able to pull various information & records quickly from well-organized filing system
   
   + Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with superiors, co-workers, and temps.
   
   + Advanced computer skills: Windows, MS Excel; able to enter data with speed and accuracy
   
   Qualifications
   
   Experience
   
   Required
   
   + An AA degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 semester (or 16 quarter) units in accounting.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
   
   The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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5. Post your job

   To find the right cash checker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with cash checkers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit cash checkers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find cash checker candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with cash checker candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cash checker

   Once you have selected a candidate for the cash checker position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new cash checker first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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