Administrative Support

North Perry Water • Bremerton, WA

411d • $48,880 - $78,666

About The Position

The Administrative Support position at North Perry Avenue Water District involves performing routine accounting and clerical tasks, including managing utility payments and maintaining financial records. The role requires interaction with the public and performing general office duties, making it essential for candidates to be enthusiastic and self-motivated. This full-time position reports to the Office Supervisor and may require attendance at meetings outside of regular hours.

Requirements

• Valid WA State driver's license and insurance
• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years related experience
• Experience working with the public
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Ability to work with customers to identify problem areas and reach equitable solutions
• Able to type at 40 words per minute
• Familiarity with filling systems and procedures
• Familiarity with utility billing and accounting practices and systems
• Working knowledge of PC-based software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and Windows in a network environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel, other agencies and the general public
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good judgement and decision-making ability

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility billing and accounting practices
• Experience with cash management software

Responsibilities

• Enforce District policy
• Be competent in the District's cash management, utility billing and financials software
• Answer telephone
• Open and distribute mail
• Receive payments
• Post payments
• Prepare batch envelopes
• Prepare bank deposits
• Maintain the front counter
• Manage and process Lockbox payment files
• Assist in tracking daily cash
• Assist in resolving billing questions
• Provide closing estimates to escrow
• Assist in coordinating shut offs
• Write up move in/outs, repair orders and other
• Dispatch utility techs over the radio to calls
• Assist in billing procedures, as needed
• Assist in processing Water Availability Letters and meter sales
• Provide clerical support/assistance when needed, to other staff
• Available to attend out of town and/or overnight conferences/training
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD and Life insurance
• HRA Veba
• 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• 16 hours Combined Leave Accrued per month
• DRS Retirement (PERS2 or PERS3)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED