Utility Clerk

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

Salary : $41,654