JOB SUMMARY:

Manage petty cash fund and cash handling processes. Order and maintain Novelty inventory for assigned store. Assist Will Call customers with orders and order pick-up. Assist with clerical functions as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains petty cash fund.
• Processes expense vouchers and balance petty cash fund daily. Reports discrepancies to management.
• Maintains and balances cash report daily.
• Creates daily bank deposit.
• Assures application of wire transfers and/or direct deposits as assigned.
• Accepts customer payments on behalf of all Empire Southwest departments.
• Manages novelty inventory including ordering and maintaining displays.
• Receives credit return parts from customers. Issues receiving tag receipt, credit memo, or refund.
• Assists customers with loading and unloading parts for pick-up and returns.
• Promotes good safety practices.
• Works safely at all times. Adheres to all applicable safety policies. Complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the will-call area.
• Notifies customers as backorders arrive, as requested.
• Bills freight, as necessary.
• Creates Certificate of Origin as requested for international customers.
• Assure tax department has exemption certificates on file for exempt customers,
• Assist with reports and clerical functions as assigned.
• Works within and promotes corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have professional interpersonal skills to effectively work with people.
• Must have mathematical skills sufficient to handle all cash sale transaction reporting and record keeping.
• Must have computer skills sufficient to learn and utilize Empire's computer systems and software.
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Prefer previous Cashier and 10-key experience.
• Prefer knowledge of Empire Southwest policies and procedures.
• Prefer previous warehouse experience or other Parts operations related history.
• Spanish speaking a plus.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.