ACCEPTING CASH AND CHECKS

Policy

For Check Payments, the Front Desk Associate is Responsible for Receiving the Correct Amount of Money Due

Checks are made payable to SkinPath, LLC (not Natural Skincare Clinic)
Whomever accepts the check ensures the amount on the check matches the amount due
Then initials the memo line of the check
SkinPath, LLC will not be responsible for checks that are received for the incorrect amount

Only authorized employees can handle company cash.
The safe should be used to store all cash in the back office.
Cash should be regularly deposited in the safe.
Cash should be secured under lock and key when not in use.
Two authorized employees should always be present when cash is being removed or returned to a safe.
Two authorized employees should always be present when cash is being transported.
Two authorized employees should always be present when cash is being counted.
The person handling the cash at the front desk should not be involved in putting the cash into the safe.
The person handling the cash at the safe should not be involved in taking the cash to the front desk.
The person with the combination to the safe should not be involved in handling the cash in the safe.
The Daily Cash Sheet documents:
- Names of the people removing and returning cash to and from the safe and cash drawer with dates and times.
- When removing or returning the cash to the safe, it should be counted by two people. Both people sign the Daily Cash Sheet acknowledging that the recorded amount was correct.
- When cash is handed off to the next person in the shift, the person accepting the cash counts the cash and accepts by signing the Daily Cash Sheet.
- The Daily Cash Sheet should be kept with the cash and not be taken elsewhere.
Bank deposit slips should match the Daily Cash Sheet.
Records are kept on file for all cash deposits.

Unaccounted cash deficits will be routinely investigated.
Individuals who are found to steal will be prosecuted regardless of the amount of cash stolen.
Individuals who are found to steal will be discharged without prior warnings.