cashier / treasurer
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cashier
A person who works at the checkout in a store, such as a supermarket or cinema, and takes money from customers for goods or services.
Der Kassierer scannte alle meine Artikel und fragte, ob ich mit Karte oder bar zahlen möchte.
The cashier scanned all my items and asked whether I wanted to pay by card or in cash.
treasurer
A person who is responsible for managing the finances in an association, party, or other organization; also called 'Kassenwart' in German.
Auf der Mitgliederversammlung des Sportvereins wurde ein neuer Kassierer gewählt.
A new treasurer was elected at the sports club's members' meeting.
The word 'Kassierer' (cashier/treasurer) is derived from the noun 'die Kasse' (the checkout; the place where you pay) and the verb 'kassieren' (to collect money). The ending '-er' refers to the male person who performs this activity.
Der Kassierer kassiert das Geld an der Kasse.
The cashier collects the money at the checkout.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. In a supermarket or cinema, it refers to the person you pay. In an association or political party, the 'Kassierer' (treasurer) is the person responsible for the finances.
Der Kassierer im Supermarkt war sehr freundlich.
The cashier in the supermarket was very friendly.
In the context of a store, the preposition 'an' or 'bei' is often used. You work 'an der Kasse' (at the checkout) or pay 'beim Kassierer' (at the cashier/to the cashier).
Bitte bezahlen Sie die Waren direkt beim Kassierer.
Please pay for the goods directly at the cashier.
When it comes to the role in an organization, the treasurer is often 'gewählt' (elected) or 'bestimmt' (appointed). He 'verwaltet' (manages) the funds or 'legt einen Kassenbericht vor' (presents a financial report).
Wer möchte für das Amt des Kassierers kandidieren?
Who would like to run for the office of treasurer?
treasurer
In an association, Kassierer and Schatzmeister can refer to the same financial role. Schatzmeister clearly refers to an office responsible for managing an association’s finances. Kassierer can also mean this role, but outside an association context it usually refers to someone who accepts payments at a checkout.
Der Kassierer nimmt im Supermarkt die Zahlungen der Kunden entgegen.
The cashier accepts customers’ payments at the supermarket.
Der Schatzmeister verwaltet im Verein die Einnahmen und Ausgaben.
The treasurer manages the association’s income and expenses.
