Billing Clerk
Updated: March 24th, 2022
Salary : $17.17 - $23.22 / hourly
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Summary
Under the Finance Director, the Billing Clerk performs and completes the necessary tasks for accurate accounting records in Accounts Receivable and Utility Billing.
Responsibilities
- Process and generate all monthly, quarterly, and annual billing cycles that include: utilities (water, sewer & garbage), wharfage, moorage, miscellaneous fees, property tax, sales tax, deposits, EMS fees, and property leases.
- Process and file all reports for Accounts Receivable and distribute monthly reports to EMS, Public Works, and Harbor Department.
- Reconcile Accounts Receivable ledger ending balance with all customer aging reports. Reconcile Deposits Payable ledger ending balance with the customer accounts listing. Reconcile ledgers to general ledger accounts.
- Update and maintain all billing cycles, maintain a listing of customer deposits, refund the moorage and all other utility deposits at the appropriate time. Apply or refund deposits as per City of Craig ordinances.
- Process and complete past due statements, turn-off notices, and disconnect notices for utilities. Communicate with Public Works Department concerning utility connections and disconnections.
- Calculate interest monthly on all outstanding billings accept payment plans.
- General response and filing of correspondence concerning past due accounts, inquiries, and changes in account status including an explanation of charges.
- Collection of delinquent and credit bureau accounts.
- Provide Treasurer with aged receivable reports at the time of processing monthly billings.
- Assist Receptionist with answering telephones, providing sales tax resale exemption applications, senior citizen exemption applications to citizens, and other customer relations as needed.
- Coordinate with the City Treasurer in regards to delinquent real property tax accounts for lien procedures.
- Complete tasks in a timely manner and in accordance with City of Craig ordinances.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be prompt and courteous to all customers, have knowledge of office machines including fax, 10-key calculator, and computers.
- Must be detail-oriented, punctual, flexible, able to meet deadlines, and able to multi-task.
- Must be able to pass drug test.
Education and/or Experience
- Post secondary accounting education preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Benefits
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Bereavement Leave
- Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Public Employee Retirement Plan
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Savings)
- Educational/Training Assistance
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