New Job Accounting Specialist 1, Utility Billing In Alaska
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Accounting Specialist 1, Utility Billing
Company : City of Bethel, Alaska
Salary : $22.20 - $29.86 an hour
Location : Alaska
Full Description
Date Posted:
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Department:
Finance Department
Compensation:
$22.20-$29.86, DOE
Deadline:
Open until filled
Position Objectives:
Position Summary: Perform clerical and bookkeeping duties of moderate difficulty and high volume involving
preparation, processing, receipting, transaction recording, account reconciliation and reporting. This class has
a greater degree of independence and self-motivation exercised in the performance of work, and complexity of
accounting clerical tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares check request for accounts with refunds as needed.
- Prepares and mails department communications;
- Receives, records, and applies payments as needed;
- Performs all aspects of utility billing, including, but not limited to, maintaining customer accounts,
third-party software to process electronic payments, coordinating data collection with Water/Sewer, and
Landfill department for billing purposes, updating utility rates in the utility billing system.
- Manages the Finance Department's utility billing system and calls for troubleshooting support.
- Exercises independence in the technical and specialized examination, verification, maintenance,
accounts as necessary with proper approvals.
Maintains files in accordance with the City’s retention schedule and confidentiality requirements when
applicable;
- Calculates and records adjustments in accordance with Department procedures;
- Responds to inquiries as necessary;
- Prepares specialized financial reports as needed;
- Follows all City and Department policies and operating procedures and applicable federal and state laws.
Assists in preparations for annual financial audit;
- Assists in updating financial policies and procedures;
- Cross-trains for other duties within the department as directed.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
OtherResponsibilities:
- Assistsinpreparationsforannualfinancialaudit.
- Assistsinupdatingfinancialpoliciesandprocedures.
- Cross-trainsforotherdutieswithinthedepartmentasdirected.
- Otherdutiesasassigned.
Knowledge,Skills,andAbilities:
- ProficientwithMicrosoftOfficesoftware.
- Demonstratedabilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithco-workers.
- Abilitytoprocessandposthighvolumeofdatawithspeedandaccuracy.
- Abilitytointerpretandimplementpoliciesandprocedures.
- Abilitytocommunicateclearlyandconcisely,orallyandinwriting.
Desirable Training and Experience:
Working knowledge of standard bookkeeping practices.- Working knowledge of payroll processing and related tax reporting a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
- Ability to process and post high volume of data with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Benefits:
City of Bethel employee benefits include:
- Health insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits) for you and qualifying family members. Eligibility begins the first of the month following thirty (30) consecutive days of employment.
- Life insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance. Eligibility begins the first of the month following thirty (30) consecutive days of employment.
- Retirement: Alaska Public Employees Retirement System Plan (PERS). Eligibility begins the first day of hire.
- Voluntary participation in a City-sponsored deferred compensation plan. Eligibility begins the first day of hire.
- Generous paid time away from work including paid holidays, a floating vacation day, and accrual of annual leave. (1 year = 8 hrs, 1-2 years = 10 hrs, 2-5 years = 11 hrs, 5-10 years = 12 hrs, 10-15 years = 13 hrs, 15+ = 14 hrs accrual rate)
- Utility Benefit: You may qualify for a reduced rate for water, sewer, and garbage services.