Accounts Receivable Coordinator

City of Essex Junction; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 26,276 - 37,423; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization is looking for an Accounts Receivable Coordinator to handle utility, tax, and miscellaneous accounts receivable processes. Responsibilities include managing billing functions, maintaining records, and interacting with residents and officials. Candidates need strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This is a full-time position with a pay range up to $23.12 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong experience using Microsoft programs (especially Excel) and electronic filing systems.
• Ability to communicate courteously and efficiently with a variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of the utility billing process.
• Manage work orders for the utility billing program.
• Interact courteously with City officials, residents, and outside organizations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work independently

Discretion in handling confidential information

Tools

Microsoft Office

Acrobat Pro

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Overview

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The primary objective of this position is to perform various accounting functions for utility, tax and miscellaneous accounts receivable for the City within the framework and timeline of established procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Form all functions of the utility billing process, including creating bills, maintaining direct debit payment records for all enrolled customers, assessing interest and penalties as prescribed, and processing direct debits for all payment due dates.
• Coordinate the water shut-off process with Public Works and Clerk staff.
• Maintain utility billing program.
• Manage work orders for the utility billing program and coordinate with Public Works as necessary.
• Produce final utility bills and coordinate final meter reads on accounts.
• Use a meter reading program to research account issues and provide information to customers.
• Complete various projects related to meter and account maintenance for the utility system.
• Form all functions of the property tax billing process, including creating bills, creating revised bills, maintaining direct debit payment records for all enrolled customers, assessing interest and penalties as prescribed, and processing direct debits for all payment due dates.
• Maintain tax billing program.
• Prepare and issue miscellaneous accounts receivable billings for the City.
• Interact courteously and efficiently with City officials and staff, City residents, and representatives of outside organizations.
• Maintain and keep all related procedures for the position current.
• Serve as the primary backup for payroll and accounts payable.
• Assist other finance department staff when requested.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in grammar, spelling, and mathematical skills.
• Understanding of computer systems. Strong experience using Microsoft programs (especially Excel), Acrobat Pro, and electronic filing systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with a variety of individuals including customers/residents, City officials and staff, and representatives of outside organizations.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Government Administration

Pay/Wages The pay range is up to $23.12 based on experience.

Benefits (this is not a comprehensive list of benefits)