Utility Billing & Accounts Specialist

CITY OF HURON; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Huron is seeking an Accounting Technician to support utility billing, accounts receivable, and daily receipts. You will process payments, maintain customer accounts, prepare service orders, and ensure billing accuracy according to City policies.

The role requires a high school diploma, proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Outlook, ability to handle confidential information, and preferred bookkeeping experience. Strong customer-service skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 2 years of bookkeeping experience or accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to accurately enter and maintain financial and customer data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers; maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess and maintain a valid South Dakota driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, balance, and post daily receipts for utility services and city accounts.
• Establish and maintain customer utility accounts and update account information.
• Prepare service orders for new service, transfers, disconnects, reconnects, and other changes.
• Set up and manage ACH payment arrangements for utility billing customers.
• Prepare and review meter-reading information for billing and process utility billing.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Customer service

MS Office

Data entry

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

City of Huron is seeking an Accounting Technician to support utility billing, accounts receivable, and daily receipts. You will process payments, maintain customer accounts, prepare service orders, and ensure billing accuracy according to City policies.

The role requires a high school diploma, proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Outlook, ability to handle confidential information, and preferred bookkeeping experience. Strong customer-service skills and attention to detail are essential.