Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to provide customer and utility billing services. Employees in this classification perform accounting and administrative support work. Position is responsible for invoice payments, lien processing, and customer assistance. Performs related work as directed.

Processes financial forms such as invoices, check requests, reimbursement forms, and other requests for payment. 

Processes liens and releases; assists customers in lien inquires. 

Prepares Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable for department. 

Resolves complaints or problems with vendors, customers, and other departments. 

Processes payments from customers for liens and payments to vendors. 

Establishes and maintains records and files pertaining to utilities financial transactions. 

Perform routine office functions such as mail distribution, filing, faxing, answering phones, copying, and servicing office machines. 

Prepare various reports documenting events and activities in area of responsibility. 

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

High school diploma or GED; nine (9) hours of college accounting, law, or finance credits supplemented by minimum three (3) years previous experience and training that includes governmental utilities bookkeeping/accounting and customer service; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Supplemental Questions

Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Veteran's Preference 

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members. 

Performs related duties as directed.