ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK I (BILLING AND RECEIPTS)

Position will be open until filled.

GENERAL PURPOSE : Is efficient, courteous and possesses excellent customer service skills. Coordinates and performs a variety of cashiering functions; receives and processes payment transaction; enters, updates, and researches payment information; provides customer service to customers; balances and maintains assigned cash drawer with the ability to accurately count money transactions and performs other related duties as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintains an accurate cash drawer.
• Provides customer service and responds to basic payment inquiries from utility customers.
• Collects, processes, and posts customer utility payments received at the front counter including cash, checks, and money orders.
• Opens, processes and balances customer payments received by mail and / or drop box; stamps the back of all checks received.
• Processes credit bureau payments, Account Receivable payments, and / or interdepartmental billing.
• Updates, maintains, and researches payment records; monitors data for accuracy and completeness.
• Balances, maintains, and prepares assigned cash drawer for next day business.
• Maintains a clean work space.
• Performs opening duties for the cashiers as assigned.
• Any other backup duties as needed.
• Hours : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am through 5 : 00 pm.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

High School Diploma or equivalent; AND one-year general office experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.