Local government seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist: Utility Billing. This position works under the general direction of the Finance Director, supporting the Finance Department by performing a wide variety of basic record keeping and clerical functions in the preparation, verification, and maintenance of financial records related to general accounting and utility billing

Minimum Requirements
- At least two (2) years of general accounting experience
- At least two (2) years of experience in general office setting and resolving customer problems while dealing with the public
- Experience/knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred (Not Required)
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in utility billing in a municipal environment
- Knowledge of posting to accounting records with Caselle or other accounting software

Employer Notes
- Employer conducts a background check prior to first day of employment
- Typical schedule is Monday through Friday
- Work is performed in an office environment (not a remote work opportunity)

Job Duties
UTILITY BILLING
- Coordinate, organize, and issue bills for all City utilities with the assistance of City's outside
vendor to include maintaining and billing of utility accounts, contacting customers, resolving
complaints, and perform various collection functions
- Maintain the integrity of customer accounts and deposits, customer notes, billing, and
payment records
- Receive and answer questions from customers concerning the payment of billings and
invoice
- Advises customers of city regulations relating to billing procedures
- Process shut-offs and reconnects including notices of renter delinquencies to owners. Collect unpaid closing bills. Assist with collection of NSF checks
- Routinely monitor the Marion County Tax Assessor's office to keep City utility records up to
date with current owner information and to prepare deposit applications to owner accounts
- Maintain and update meter reading routes and sequences on an as needed basis
- Maintain the collections list to be sure all paid accounts are reported correctly
- Monitor meter readings for indications of leaks, illegal use of water, or faulty meter
operation. Request re-reads as necessary, and coordinates with customer or Public Works
department to correct problems

ACCOUNTING
- Perform various accounting tasks to include preparing deposit slips, counting cash, and
reconciling daily activity reports
- Post to ledgers and journals
- Provides customer service and performs administrative duties for the Finance Department
- Responds to inquiries from customers, other City departments, businesses, and government
agencies. Conducts research and provides staff assistance to complete special projects

Other duties as assigned

Wage and Benefits
- $3,559 - $4,644 depending on experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick pay, retirement, deferred compensation, long-term disability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,559.00 - $4,644.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stayton, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience/knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite?

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)
• General Office: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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