Position Description
This position is responsible for maintaining the records of the Electric, Water and Sewer Utility customers which include: meter reading books, billing ledgers, payment posting, and consumption history.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
· Maintenance of customer account records.
· Compilation and entry of meter reading information into billing system.
· Processing and mailing of customer bills.
· Collection and posting of customer payments.
· Posting of late penalties and related notices.
· Processing of billing and audit reports.
· Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
· Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
· Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
· Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
· Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges
· Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as, recording entries accurately.
· Performs general clerical duties such as typing, filing, word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry and data retrieval in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office.
· Perform other miscellaneous tasks at the discretion of the Clerk-Treasurer and Deputy Clerk.
Marginal functions include, but are not limited to:
- High School Diploma and one year post high school education in bookkeeping or accounting are preferred.
- A minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience involving computer record keeping; and evidence of training and experience in office procedures, word processing, and spreadsheet applications, is required. Experience with cash management and cashier operations, is desired.
- Must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and possess a valid Indiana Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, governmental or utility desired.
· Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly.
· Ability to manage time well, be highly organized and plan work assignments effectively to maintain a smooth flow of record keeping and information processing.
· Ability to use modern office technology, including a personal computer.
· Knowledge and ability to work with software related to accomplishing the accounting functions, including spreadsheets and various computer applications.
· Ability to establish successful working relationships.
· Ability to encounter unpleasant social situations and respond appropriately. (dealing with irate or disturbed individuals).Work under time pressures such as frequent "rush" jobs, urgent deadlines etc.
· Work under distractions such as telephone calls and other disturbances.
· Perform repetitive activities (calculating, keyboarding and writing)
Pay: $41,653.61 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
