Account Collections Specialist

Clay Today; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycoming County Water and Sewer Authority (LCWSA) is seeking an in-person Account Collections Specialist to support the administration team with accounting and customer account functions, including delinquent collections, payment arrangements, and related municipal actions.

Ideal candidates will have an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, experience with delinquent collections in a municipal/utility setting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Experience with delinquent account collections preferred, especially in municipal/utility environments.
• Professionalism, positive attitude, strong communication skills, and sound judgment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Review and analyze customer accounts; monitor collection activity; manage delinquent accounts and payment arrangements.
• Coordinate water service shutoffs and process magisterial claims and municipal actions.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organized

Professionalism

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Account Collections Specialist

Are you an accounting or business professional who enjoys working as part of a team and using your skills to support important community services? Are you looking for a professional organization where you can make a meaningful contribution, be fairly compensated, and enjoy a healthy work–life balance? If so, we want to hear from you.

Lycoming County Water and Sewer Authority (LCWSA), a local provider of water, wastewater, and stormwater services, is seeking applications for an in-person, full-time, benefits-eligible Account Collections Specialist.

The Account Collections Specialist supports the administration team in a variety of accounting and customer account functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, and financial reporting. The position also reviews and analyzes customer accounts, monitors collection activity, manages delinquent accounts and payment arrangements, coordinates water service shutoffs, and processes magisterial claims and municipal actions.

Candidates must have an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field. Experience with delinquent account collections, particularly in a municipal or utility environment, is preferred. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, proficient in Microsoft Office, comfortable learning and working with accounting software, and experienced in customer service. Professionalism, a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and sound judgment are essential.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. A valid driver’s license is required.

LCWSA offers competitive hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package and a professional, team-oriented work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lcwsa.net