Remote Utilities Billing & Payroll Specialist

Spokane County; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County is seeking a Customer Accounting Specialist 2 to perform a wide range of administrative, financial, and accounting duties within the Utilities Division. After in-office training, the position will transition to remote work, handling sewer billing, payments, and related accounts with accuracy and timely processing.

The role requires seven years of accounting experience, along with an AA degree in accounting or equivalent coursework for part of the requirement.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of accounting related work experience.
• Successful completion of an AA degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting related coursework for up to one half of the required work experience.
• Background check and bondable status required.

Responsibilities

• Enters time cards for the Utilities Division, coordinates payroll processing, prepares payroll reports, matches leave requests to time cards, prepares leave balance reports, resolves discrepancies, and provides information for audits.
• Prepares and processes payment documents (vouchers) and purchase orders.
• Maintains a petty cash account, keeps records and balances in accordance with auditor policies and practices.
• Maintains accounts and records for printing and mailing of bills.
• Processes sewer customer payments daily, resolves payment problems, prints reports, maintains adjustment records, and reconciles daily ledger.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting related coursework

Job description

Spokane County is seeking a Customer Accounting Specialist 2 to perform a wide range of administrative, financial, and accounting duties within the Utilities Division. After in-office training, the position will transition to remote work, handling sewer billing, payments, and related accounts with accuracy and timely processing.

The role requires seven years of accounting experience, along with an AA degree in accounting or equivalent coursework for part of the requirement.