Account Clerk II, CITY OPEIU EMPLOYEES ONLY, (closes 01/05/26)
About The Position
The Finance Department has a vacancy for an Account Clerk II. This is a full-time position with benefits. At this time, this position is only open to current City of Ellensburg employees that are working in an OPEIU covered position. The person in this position will maintain account files including delinquent utility accounts and accounts in collection; generate accurate monthly and final utility bills by the deadline; and provide customer service that is empathetic and kind, yet firm when needed. CORE VALUES: All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments. This recruitment is for INTERNAL OPEIU APPLICANTS. If you do not currently work for the City of Ellensburg in an OPEIU represented position, please do not apply (your application will not be processed).
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Two (2) years of experience performing customer service, billing and/or collections responsibilities, OR six (6) months as an Account Clerk I
- Must be bondable.
- Applicants must agree to a credit check and be in good credit standing with no debts currently assigned to collections, and a credit history that reflects no pattern of instability.
- The applicant must not have a pending garnishment or judgment which may cause undue hardship while employed with this agency, with the exception of child support.
- Prior to hire, the candidate is required to pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- First aid/CPR/AED certification
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Advanced education in accounting
- Prior experience performing collections responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- maintain account files including delinquent utility accounts and accounts in collection
- generate accurate monthly and final utility bills by the deadline
- provide customer service that is empathetic and kind, yet firm when needed
Benefits
- benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
