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Minor group 523
PSOC Minor group 523 — Cashiers and ticket clerks
Cashiers and ticket clerks operate cash registers, optical price scanners, computers or other equipment to record and accept payment for the purchase of goods, services and admissions in settings such as stores, restaurants and ticket offices. Their tasks include: a) receiving and verifying payment by cash, check, credit card or automatic debit in stores, ticket offices, or similar establishments; b) giving change and issuing receipts; c) issuing tickets for attendance at sporting and cultural events; d) counting and recording money received or paid out and balancing against cash register sales records; e) receiving incoming cash, checking it against sales slips and other documents, and preparing it for deposit at bank; f) operating cash register to calculate total to be paid from or to clients; g) scanning, weighing and recording prices of goods; h) wrapping and placing merchandise in bags. Examples of the occupations classified here: Cash clerk, Cash register clerk, Cashier, Checkout operator, Invoice clerk, Service station console operator, Store cashier, Ticket checker, Ticket collector/teller, Ticket custodian, Ticket issuing clerk (entertainment and sporting event), Ticket issuing clerk (except parcel), Ticket sorter/encoder, Toll fee collector/teller Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Checkout supervisor - 5222, Service station attendant - 5245, Shop sales assistant - 5223, Ticket issuing clerk (travel) - 4221
Practical summary
What this code covers
Cashiers and ticket clerks operate cash registers, optical price scanners, computers or other equipment to record and accept payment for the purchase of goods, services and admissions in settings such as stores, restaurants and ticket offices. Their tasks include: a) receiving and verifying payment by cash, check, credit card or automatic debit in stores, ticket offices, or similar establishments; b) giving change and issuing receipts; c) issuing tickets for attendance at sporting and cultural events; d) counting and recording money received or paid out and balancing against cash register sales records; e) receiving incoming cash, checking it against sales slips and other documents, and preparing it for deposit at bank; f) operating cash register to calculate total to be paid from or to clients; g) scanning, weighing and recording prices of goods; h) wrapping and placing merchandise in bags. Examples of the occupations classified here: Cash clerk, Cash register clerk, Cashier, Checkout operator, Invoice clerk, Service station console operator, Store cashier, Ticket checker, Ticket collector/teller, Ticket custodian, Ticket issuing clerk (entertainment and sporting event), Ticket issuing clerk (except parcel), Ticket sorter/encoder, Toll fee collector/teller Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Checkout supervisor - 5222, Service station attendant - 5245, Shop sales assistant - 5223, Ticket issuing clerk (travel) - 4221
Administrative context
Where this code is used
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Sales workers.
Selection note
How to choose it
Compare the nearby children: Cashiers and ticket clerks.
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FAQ
What does PSOC 523 cover?
Cashiers and ticket clerks operate cash registers, optical price scanners, computers or other equipment to record and accept payment for the purchase of goods, services and admissions in settings such as stores, restaurants and ticket offices. Their tasks include: a) receiving and verifying payment by cash, check, credit card or automatic debit in stores, ticket offices, or similar establishments; b) giving change and issuing receipts; c) issuing tickets for attendance at sporting and cultural events; d) counting and recording money received or paid out and balancing against cash register sales records; e) receiving incoming cash, checking it against sales slips and other documents, and preparing it for deposit at bank; f) operating cash register to calculate total to be paid from or to clients; g) scanning, weighing and recording prices of goods; h) wrapping and placing merchandise in bags. Examples of the occupations classified here: Cash clerk, Cash register clerk, Cashier, Checkout operator, Invoice clerk, Service station console operator, Store cashier, Ticket checker, Ticket collector/teller, Ticket custodian, Ticket issuing clerk (entertainment and sporting event), Ticket issuing clerk (except parcel), Ticket sorter/encoder, Toll fee collector/teller Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Checkout supervisor - 5222, Service station attendant - 5245, Shop sales assistant - 5223, Ticket issuing clerk (travel) - 4221
Where is PSOC 523 used in practice?
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Sales workers.
How do I choose PSOC 523 over nearby options?
Compare the nearby children: Cashiers and ticket clerks.