Accounting Clerk II - Utility Billing

City of West Linn•22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of West Linn is seeking an Accounting Clerk II to support its financial operations. This role involves processing payments, reconciling accounts, assisting departments, and ensuring smooth financial operations. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. This position plays an important role in delivering exceptional public service to the community.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent GED certificate.
Supplemented by college or business school training in bookkeeping, accounting or computer sciences.
Training in LEDS computer desirable; LEDS certification is required for this position and can be accomplished after hire date.
Three to four (3-4) years of experience, preferably in a governmental agency.
At least two of which consist of performing clerical and general bookkeeping or accounting duties at the Accounting Clerk I level.
Experience working with the public in situations that may be adversarial, i.e. collections, is required.
Two (2) years experience working with computers and computerized accounting systems desirable.
Ability to use tact and courtesy when dealing with the public and other employees.
Ability to use general office equipment.
Skill and ability to organize, file, compile and maintain accurate records.
Ability to perform a variety of calculations accurately.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in public relations or customer service, answering telephones and doing collection work, desirable.
Training in LEDS computer desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintains customer accounts through telephone, counter, and mail contact.
Posts and balances utility cash and receipts.
Prepares water and sewer billings.
Operates data processing equipment.
Maintains senior/low income discounts.
Handles collection of delinquent accounts.
Requests water service disconnects and reconnects.
Makes adjustments in customer accounts for water leaks.
Coordinates meter readings with the meter-reader and the Public Works Department.
Performs front counter coverage.
Serves as cashier, receiving, posting, balancing, and preparing fines, fees, and other payments for daily bank deposits.
Serves as back-up Municipal Court Clerk and provides assistance to the Court Administrator.
Provides assistance with Accounts Payable and Payroll, as assigned.
Responsible for task oversight as a lead worker of Accounting Clerks in regards to data entry and cashiering.
Responsible for the administration of business licenses, including reviewing applications, issuing licenses, and maintaining accounting software codes and files.
Responsible for the petty cash box for the Finance Department.
Responsible for the Accounts Receivable system, including accounting software file maintenance, code setup, and reporting.
As assigned, orders and stocks central stores.
May research purchase of large items within guidelines.
Issues purchase orders, as needed.
Maintains assessment records and performs weekly billing of outstanding accounts.
May perform lien searches and provide other assessment information.
May compose routine letters and notices.
Operates standard office equipment, including computers and word processing software.
May assist the Finance Department in performing special projects.