What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist - Utility Billing position at City of St. Louis Park, MN?
Salary : $59,383.62 - $75,229.01 Annually
Location : St. Louis Park, MN
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-119-01
Department : Administrative Services Department
Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Job Summary
About us
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city's strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.
About the position
Responsible for all aspects of general accounts receivable and administrative support functions. Assist in utility billing and general accounting functions. Provide general administrative support and exceptional customer service for inquiries related to utility billing and accounts receivable
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Utility billing
- Primary processor for monthly commercial billing cycle.
- Process returned mail.
- Assist in annual certification process.
- Provide support and coverage for utility billing specialist :
- Ensure accurate meter readings for billing.
- Open, close, and monitor customer accounts as needed.
- Research, analyze, and adjust customer accounts as needed.
- Maintain daily balancing of utility billing system and control sheet.
- Process NSF payments.
- Backup for processing residential billing cycles.
- Process final billings.
- Process refunds.
2. Customer service
3. Accounts receivable
4. General
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.
This position is eligible for a competitive benefits package.
Do you have as associate degree related to business OR 2 years of related experience?
Describe your associate degree related to business OR your 2 years of related experience.
How many years of bookkeeping or accounting or related experience do you have?
Describe your accounting or related experience you indicated above.
Do you have accounts receivable or utility billing experience?
Describe any accounts receivable or utility billing experience you have.
Do you have experience working with municipal government?
Describe any experience working with municipal government.
What is your level of familiarity with JDE and CIS Infinity utility billing software?
Describe your level of familiarity with JDE and CIS Infinity utility billing software.
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Salary : $59,384 - $75,229
