Salary : $46,654.40 - $49,504.00 Annually
Location : 141 Main Street Dillingham
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 0013
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 06/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
This position is responsible for performing accounting functions in the areas of accounts receivable, collections and cashing.
For a paper application go to: For more information call 907-842-5148 or email
Examples of Duties

1. Create invoices for library, dock, harbor, landfill, and public works, etc. and mailing.
2. Maintain the AIR files and post penalties and interest on past due accounts.
3. Responsible for the monthly mailing of statements to customers/taxpayers.
4. Prepare monthly aging reports for property taxes, utilities and other receivables.
5. Support for property tax invoice mailing to taxpayers.
6. Maintain utility module to include billing, updating annual rates, and changes in utility service.
7. Perform adjustments (property tax, utilities, etc.) within the accounting software.
8. Answer phones, accept payments, update customer accounts, investigate customer request for information and disputes on account.
9. Support Accounting Technician II with preparation, updates and mailings related to the Foreclosure List and Denied Services List (DSL).
10. Administer Fire Hall Rental.

Other Duties:

1. Backup for Accounting Tech I (Cashier).
2. Backup support for Accounting Tech Ill (Taxes/Collections) with property tax, business licenses and collections efforts.
3. Special projects as requested by Finance Director.
4. Create and/or maintain a standard operating procedure (SOP) for all job duties.

Typical Qualifications
Education:

1. High School diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).

Experience
1. Minimum 2 years' work experience, computer competence.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge:
This position requires proficiency in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of basic financial record-keeping procedures, computer equipment and filing systems.
Skills and Abilities:
This position must demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal skills.
2. Proficiency at an intermediate level with Microsoft Excel and Word expected.
3. Meet operational deadlines in accordance with prescribed goals and objectives.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Interact with the public in a courteous, helpful and professional manner.
6. Work with co-workers, outside agencies, and vendors in a professional manner.
7. Maintain the confidentiality of information acquired during service as a City employee.

PERS Retirement 8% contribution from the employee, City of Dillingham contributes 5%
Health Insurance (paid 100% for full-time, regular employees and a small fee for additional family members)
13 paid holidays including your birthday
4.62 hours of Personal Leave and 3.69 hours of Sick Leave each pay period
Life Insurance 1.5 times annual income provided by The City of Dillingham at no cost to the employee
OPTIONAL
MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC) deferred compensation
AFLAC Insurance