Description
Cashier
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.
Amentum is seeking a Cashier to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Cashier is responsible for managing funds and transactions in accordance with established procedures, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and maintaining accurate financial records
Job Responsibilities
· Handle cash, checks, and other forms of payment from paying patrons, verify eligibility, and process transactions.
· Collect payments in accordance with established meal rates published in the General Mess Quarterly Notice 7330.
· Obtain required patron signatures and complete DoD Form 1544 Cash Meal Payment Book for each meal period.
· Accurately document all cash collected during each meal period in the NAVSUP Form 470 Cash Receipt Book.
· Prepare deposits and secure cash and equivalents by properly bagging and depositing funds along with the Daily Activity Report (DAR) in the MWR central cashier’s night depository or Central Cashier cage, depending on the situation.
· Complete DoD Form 1131 Cash Collection Voucher for each deposit and transfer it to a designated Government account accurately.
· Maintain accurate financial records, receipts, and reports per contractual requirements.
· Perform routine checks on daily transactions to verify accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
· Provide excellent customer service by communicating fluently and clearly in English with patrons, responding to inquiries, processing transactions, and resolving concerns in an enthusiastic, responsive, and professional manner.
· Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.
Required Qualifications
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· At least 1-2 years of experience in a cashier, accounting, or financial services role.
· Proficiency in handling cash transactions and maintaining accurate documentation.
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining
financial accuracy and adhering to standardized payment processes.
· Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patrons from diverse backgrounds.
· Must be able to successfully complete and maintain all required training and certifications, including Customer Service, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and First Aid training, with annual re certification as required.
· Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
· Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
· Ability to obtain country-specifi c visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign
Clearance Guide.
· Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain
compliance for the duration of deployment.
· Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
· Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the
contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
· Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
· Valid country driver’s license.
· Familiarity with DoD financial procedures, forms (DoD Form 1544, NAVSUP Form 470, and DoD Form 1131), or Government financial reporting standards.
· Previous experience in handling large sums of money and preparing financial reconciliations and deposits, preferably in a government or military setting.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self- aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on
safety committees and teams.
Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum
Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality
System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.
Working Environment
This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office,
industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.
Physical Requirements
Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.