Utility Billing Clerk

Utility Billing Clerk

The Town of Bedford is searching for one qualified candidate for the position of Utility Billing Clerk. Seeking a reliable and detailed orientated individual to join the Finance Department. As a Utility Billing Clerk, you will assist in preparing and maintaining utility and financial records, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. This position also provides support to customers in person and over the phone, handling billing inquiries and payments. In addition, you will be responsible for processing utility bills and meter reading data, verifying data for accuracy, posting transactions, creating and completing work orders. Education and experience, high school diploma or equivalent, experience in general office, data processing or accounting work. In addition, general knowledge of office procedures, proficiency in data entry with strong attention to detail and excellent communication and customer service skills. Must be able to follow detailed procedures and work both independently and as a team. Salary range $34,145.00 - $50,821.00 DOE plus, excellent benefits including participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Preparing and assisting with the maintenance of utility and financial records; entering, verifying and checking data; processing accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial accounts.

Posts, checks and corrects transactions to accounting records;

Prepares and processes meter reading data; processes active and final utility bills;

Prepares and sets-up billing statements;

Examines meter reading schedule; reviews meter books and computer records for errors;

Initiates and completes work orders in the billing software;

Balances landfill accounts and processes invoices and statements;

Assists customers at the counter and over the telephone;

Applies penalty to past due utility bills; prepares cut-off notices and reminder notices;

Enters a variety of accounting data; posts payments to accounts;

Sets-up and processes bank drafts; resolves customer account problems;

Maintains a variety of accounting records;

Reconciles and balances accounts; balances utility deposits; calculates interest;

Performs related tasks as required.

General knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment; general knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment; general knowledge of accounting principles and related data processing equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to follow detailed work procedures; ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy; skill in the use of a variety of standard data entry and computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Employment application and job description may be obtained from the Town of Bedford Human Resources Office, 215 E. Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523 or visit our website at www.bedfordva.gov to download an employment application; resumes alone not accepted. Applications accepted until position is filled. The Town of Bedford is an equal opportunity employer that values and welcomes diversity in our workforce. To this end, we encourage all qualified persons to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,145.00 - $50,821.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,145 - $50,821