Position Summary
The Payment Processing Analyst 1 representative is responsible for processing payments for electric and gas services, which impact customer’s / member’s utility accounts, including payments for constructions and other sources.
Primary Position Responsibilities
- Process multiple and various electronic payment files from different banking sources
- Process payments received through the mail and update customer accounts the same day received
- Process bank deposits through Remit Plus for mail-in payments, as needed
- Balance payment activity logs
- Approve / process chargebacks / payment reversals and duplicate check payments, as needed
- Review credit balances on accounts following payment updates
- Review and research misapplied payments, including rejected files and make necessary adjustments
- Work closely with Accounting and Treasury teams for reconciling purposes
- Perform NISC upgrade testing in Service, Financials, as needed
- Correspond with member / customer, as needed
- Understand / explain Capital Credits, as needed
- Update and maintain documented daily checklists and job procedures
- Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.
- Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.
Secondary Position Responsibilities
Assist with processing pre-note and bank draft files, including recurring credit cards.Assist with processing deposit / membership chargesAssist with Deposit Refund routineAssist with setting up Invoice Group for invoice billingAssist with assessing Late Payment fees to billing cyclesAssist with running DQ1 NoticesAttend approved professional training conferences, seminars, and workshopsAttend various advisory committee meetings to assist Utility Revenue Specialist Supervisor, as needed.Cross-train on different aspects / duties with the Billing Department.Continued knowledge of utilities industryAttends safety meetings involving safe office proceduresPerforms other duties and activities as directed.Supervisory Responsibilities
NonePosition Requirements
Experience, Education and Certifications Required
High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.Minimum 1 - 2 years utility billing, accounts receivable or equivalent work experienceExperience, Education and Certifications Preferred
NoneSkills and Abilities Required
Must have strong organizational skills and be able to support multiple tasks.Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.Must have flexible schedule and be available to rotate work on weekends / holidays, as neededMust have strong communication skills, both written and verbalMust possess personal computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Suite of products and CIS softwareKnowledge of basic mathematicsMust have typing skills of a minimum of 45 WPMAbility to work independently, with minimum supervision, and in a team environmentAbility to work under strict deadlines and have strong problem-solving and analytical skillsSkills and Abilities Preferred
NonePhysical Requirements
Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.Indoor, office environment.Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.Ability to drive occasionally as needed.Ability to sit for long periods of time.Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching.Other Requirements
Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's licenseEqual Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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