Utility Billing Clerk

We’re Hiring: Accounting Tech- Utility Billing Clerk (AR Focused Finance Dept. Support)

• Location: City of Newport, Newport, Oregon
• Schedule: Full-time
• Department: Finance
• Salary: Competitive Great Benefits

Help Keep the Numbers (and the Community) Running Smoothly Accounting Tech- Utility Billing Clerk where you'll handle a mix of accounts receivable tasks and finance admin support, all while playing a key part in keeping our city running efficiently and responsibly.

What You'll Be Up To:

• Handling accounts receivable duties for Utility Billing 

• Preparing utility invoices, tracking payments, following up on outstanding balances, setting up utility accounts, and tracking utility usage

• Keeping accurate records and supporting monthly reconciliations

• Performing general accounting and clerical support tasks

• Serving as front desk backup, answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting the public with professionalism and a smile
  
  

Minimum / Mandatory Education & Experience Requirements:

We’re looking for someone with a solid foundation in accounting and office support. A typical candidate would have:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus some college courses in accounting or finance and 3 years of related experience, OR

• An Associate’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Know Your Way Around:

• Office practices, basic accounting, and customer service procedures

• Microsoft Office (especially Word & Excel) and standard office software

• Professional communication, business writing, and phone etiquette

• Recordkeeping, report preparation, and multitasking like a champ

• Math principles, problem-solving, and financial accuracy

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation (you’re the go-to proofreader)
  
  

And You Have the Skills To:

• Use software and office tools with confidence

• Communicate clearly and kindly, both in person and in writing

• Stay organized under pressure and juggle competing deadlines

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

• Collaborate well with city staff, council members, and the public

• Keep cool in a busy office with lots of moving pieces

• Strong reasoning, math, problem-solving skills combined with excellent judgment and professionalism
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Current office and accounting practices

• Customer service procedures and public relations techniques

• Microsoft Office (especially Excel & Word), databases, and standard office software

• Basic math, grammar, spelling, and professional communication standards
  
  

Skills in:

• Using office software, computers, and equipment effective

• Communicating clearly with a variety of audiences

• Time management, organization, multitasking, and accuracy

• Providing professional, respectful service to the public and coworkers

• Maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Ability to:

• Stay organized under pressure and juggle multiple priorities

• Establish positive working relationships across departments

• Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing

• Maintain efficient records and financial systems

• Adapt to interruptions and shifting tasks with grace

Why Join Us?

• Make a difference in your local community

• Growth opportunities within a stable and supportive team

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits

• Learn new tools, sharpen your skills, and bring your ideas to life

   

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to:

• Sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects

• Lift/move materials up to 5 pounds frequently, and up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Operate a motorized vehicle as needed for job-related tasks
  

• Maintain manual dexterity and coordination (over 50% of the time) to operate computers, phones, and standard office equipment

 Working Conditions / Environment:

• Primarily indoor office environment with standard workplace conditions

• Fast-paced and collaborative setting with regular interaction with the public and other departments

Ready to Apply?

Send us your resume, a brief cover letter, and anything else that shows us why you’re the one we’ve been looking for.

• https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofnewport

• Position open until filled – early applicants encouraged!

The City of Newport is an EEO and veteran's preference employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.
 
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, reference checking, and in the case of safety sensitive positions, drug and alcohol testing.
 
The City of Newport follows Oregon law regarding Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment. If you are requesting Veterans’ Preference, you must complete the Veteran’s Preference Form and attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215. If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran's Administration benefit summary/award letter with your application. 

Salary : $53,448 - $64,980