Accounting Specialist - Utility Billing

City of Rosemount•2875 145th Street West Rosemount, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs work processing utility billing for the department, updating and maintaining account information, providing customer service to the public, and fleet management, providing general office support, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Administrative Services Director.

Requirements

Associates/Technical degree and one to three years of experience in utility billing and customer service
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Governmental accounting or other related experience.
Experience with financial accounting software.
Experience with Laserfiche.

Responsibilities

Maintains and processes all aspects of utility billing accounts posting transactions to the general ledger and prepares special assessment rolls for delinquent accounts.
Handles customer service calls, emails, and citizen visits concerning utility bills and general inquires.
Handles new water meter assignments and monitors meter inventory and schedules appointments for meter installations and equipment repairs.
Provides support with document scanning, electronic record storage, special projects, etc.
Oversees the office supply inventory and assists other departments in meeting their office supply needs.
Maintains city vehicle fleet records, including new vehicle registrations, vehicle renewals, forfeitures, transfers and disposals; provides fleet information for City’s annual insurance renewal.
Provides backup with the receipting of monies and ensuring that all receipts are deposited in a timely, prompt, and accurate manner.
Assist with daily and monthly reconciliations as needed.
Assists with Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including preparing invoices, receipting payments, tracking payments received, and collecting outstanding invoices.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.