Part-Time Account Representative

cityofconroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 22,923 - 32,648; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Free recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking an Account Representative responsible for billing and collecting a large volume of utility bills. This role involves mailing and receiving payments for water bills, data entry, and addressing customer complaints and inquiries.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with experience in cashier work. The position requires good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of city and street directions.
• Ability to communicate clearly via radio.
• Ability to assist customers with inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for billing and collecting utility bills.
• Involves mailing and receiving payments for water bills.
• Data entry of bills and addressing customer complaints.

Skills

Computer data entry

Customer service

Communication skills

Accounting skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Account Representative is responsible for billing and collecting a large volume of utility bills. Work involves mailing and receiving payments for water bills, data entry of bills, receiving complaints from customers and routine inquiries.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Any combination of training and experience which provides knowledge, abilities and skills in modern office clerical procedures required. Previous experience in cashier work and computer data entry required.

Special Requirements:

Work is repetitive and follows well-defined procedures and the general review of the Utility Billing Supervisor. Attendance is an essential job function.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computer data entry, filing, ten-key and some accounting skills.
• Knowledge of city and street directions.
• Ability to be alert, pleasant and have good communication skills.
• Ability to sit, stand and be confined for long periods of time.
• Ability to read and write in the English language.
• Ability to assist and be concerned with customer service.
• Ability to communicate clearly via radio.
• Ability to bend, stoop and lift as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: feeling, fingering, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers an employee assistance program and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities for all employees. Starting salary for this position is $20.17 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.