Open Positions

Account Clerk II - INTERNAL OPEIU APPLICANTS ONLY

The Finance Department has a vacancy for an Account Clerk II. This is a full-time position with benefits. At this time, this position is only open to current City of Ellensburg employees that are working in an OPEIU covered position.

This person in this position will prepare service orders for utility billings, maintain account files including delinquent utility accounts and accounts in collection;

generate accurate monthly and final utility bills by the deadline; and provide customer service that is empathetic and kind, yet firm when needed.

This recruitment is for INTERNAL OPEIU APPLICANTS. If you do not currently work for the City of Ellensburg in an OPEIU represented position, please do not apply (your application will not be processed).

To access our on-line employment application, click on the following link :

QUALIFICATIONS : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two (2) years of experience performing customer service, billing and / or collections responsibilities, OR six (6) months as an Account Clerk I

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must be bondable. Applicants must agree to a credit check and be in good credit standing with no debts currently assigned to collections, and a credit history that reflects no pattern of instability.

The applicant must not have a pending garnishment or judgment which may cause undue hardship while employed with this agency, with the exception of child support.

The hiring authority shall review the applicant’s credit history and determine eligibility for employment on a case-by-case basis.

Prior to hire, the candidate is required to pass a background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• First aid / CPR / AED certification
• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Advanced education in accounting
• Prior experience performing collections responsibilities.

Salary : $3,802- $4,753 / month

Miscellaneous :

To view the vacancy announcement, click on the attached union posting under job details. Any member of O&PE Union Local #8 who wishes to be considered for this position will need to submit a completed application by 5 : 00 PM May 2, 2024.

Applications are available through the City website (employment application link above) or through Human Resources.

Last updated : 2024-04-27