Utility Billing & Accounts Specialist - Temporary (Part-time 28 hrs/wk)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

1d • $20 - $27

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Utility Billing & Accounts Specialist - Temporary (Part-time 28 hrs/wk) CES Physical Facilities is to undergo a system wide software improvement project beginning January 2026 through December 2030. To facilitate this, the Utility Billing & Accounts Specialist supports the university’s monthly utility billing, reconciliation, and payment processes for all campus facilities. This part-time benefited position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of utility invoicing, meter data, and cost allocations. This role collaborates closely with Facilities, Energy Management, Finance, and external utility providers to maintain reliable financial and operational utility data.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Energy Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in billing, accounts payable, finance, utility/energy data management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems.
• Ability to manage deadlines, multitask, and work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience with utility billing, energy management systems, or university/large-campus operations.
• Familiarity with utility rate structures and basic energy terminology.
• Experience working in a higher-education or public-sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process monthly utility invoices (electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, heating, chilled water, waste, etc.).
• Verify invoice accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment with contract terms, rate structures, and meter data.
• Prepare utility payment requests and work with Accounts Payable to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Track billing cycles and proactively follow up with vendors regarding late or missing invoices.
• Compare utility invoices to metering data, usage trends, and historical costs to identify abnormalities.
• Collaborate with Energy Management staff to validate consumption data and investigate anomalies.
• Maintain utility cost and consumption databases/systems, ensuring data quality and completeness.

Benefits

• 401k.
• BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees