Intermediate Cashier

overview

county of los angeles treasurer and tax collector examination

exam number: b1254h

reposting information: this announcement is a repost to reopen the filing period, adding mission statement, desirables, and application, filing information and special information; removed the fair chance initiative information.

filing start date: wednesday, january 28, 2026, 12:30 p.m. (pt)

filing end date: filing will be suspended after the first 100 applications are received or by tuesday, february 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (pt), whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 100 will not be considered.

please create your online account well in advance of the application filling start date and time, wednesday, january 28, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. (pt) so you can verify your email address prior to the filling start date. This only needs to be done once per email address. If you already have a job seeker account on , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.

This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

filing type: open competitive opportunity

job type: permanent (full-time) and temporary hourly recurrent (part-time) positions

out-of-class experience will not be accepted.

the mission of the county of los angeles treasurer and tax collector is to bill, collect, invest, borrow, safeguard and disburse monies and properties. The department also provides enforcement, consulting, estate administration, and public information services. We strive to serve our customers by providing timely and accurate services in a manner that is fair, legal, and courteous. To meet our service obligations, we use technical expertise employing modern, innovative, cost-effective, and flexible methodologies.

We seek to provide an environment which recognizes and rewards employees for their contribution to the accomplishment of the mission. We strive to treat all employees fairly, and to provide them with training and a working environment, which enables them to enhance their skills and perform with pride. The department seeks to provide its employees with opportunities for advancement. In fulfilling the mission, we will meet our responsibilities and preserve public confidence.

check out our outstanding benefits!  to see a list of permanent employee benefits.

• strongest public-sector benefits package in the nation.
• 38 departments and over 2,300 different jobs within the county of los angeles that offer a lifetime of future promotional and career opportunities.
• 5/40 and 9/80 schedule options available.

traffic mitigation allowance: the county provides permanent employees who work in the civic center a $70 per month transportation allowance that may be used towards alternate modes of traffic mitigation and/or parking. The mitigation commuter center provides schedules for bus and rail transportation as well as information for joining carpools or vanpools.

positions allocable to this class have immediate charge of a small cashiering group engaged in receiving, disbursing, or accounting for cash, valuables, or negotiable instruments or assist in the supervision of a large unit. Incumbents account for total and balance discrepancies made by window cashiers. This class is distinguished from cashier by its responsibility for the supervision of a small cashiering unit.

what does an intermediate cashier do?

processes payments/collections, refund vouchers, fees, and valuables/negotiables received from taxpayers and county departments at the cashier's window. Accounts for daily transactions (e.g., large amounts of cash, checks, or credit/debit cards). Responsible for a revolving fund. Serves as a vault teller preparing bank deposits and daily deposit receipts.

for more information, please view the classification specification: intermediate cashier (item #1254).

two (2) years of office clerical experience, one (1) year of which must have been in the handling of cash receipts or disbursements and in the keeping of cash…